The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show, formerly known as Vectren Dayton Air Show, is Dayton's favorite summer party that takes place at the Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, Ohio, just about 8 miles (12 km) north of Dayton, Ohio, and some 65 miles (100 km) from Cincinnati. Dayton has a rich aviation heritage, as it's the hometown of the Wright brothers, who founded the Wright Company back in 1910. Also, the first powered plane was built here. No wonder the Dayton Air Show has become one of the most significant in the country. It attracts about 80,000 attendees annually.
Air Show Performers
This year's show will feature some prominent figures and teams of the aerobatic and aviation industry. The headliners are, of course, the Blue Angels squadron, who will perform carefully choreographed maneuvers and flyovers. Other impressive acts include the USAF F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, P-51D Swamp Fox, Titan Aerobatic Team, and legendary duo Maverick & Iceman.
Other Entertainment
Ground entertainment includes special displays presented by current servicemen and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, souvenir stalls, as well as vendors selling food and beverages. CenterPoint Energy Kids’ Hangar offers free activities for kids—face painting, giant sandboxes, crafts, a backyard gym, and much more.
Shows Schedule
The gates to the venue are open from 9 am until 6 pm. The featured acts usually start performing at around 12 pm until 4:15 pm. The jet team is normally scheduled to perform at 3 pm. For your little ones, the CenterPoint Energy Kids’ Hangar is open from 9 am until closing at 6 pm.
Tickets
The regular price of a ticket is $42, while the online launch discounted one is $20. Synchrony Family 4-Pack gives you four general admission tickets for $99. Other options include pavilion seating for $55 and $65 and access to the Blue Sky Chalet for $139 and $159. You can also purchase a photo tour for $75 at a discounted price or for $99 at a regular price.
Airshow Past Performers
The show has featured some of the most famous air acrobatic teams like the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Army Golden Knights, Red Bull Air Force, Sean D. Tucker, Patty Wagstaff, along with other fantastic performers, aircraft displays, and entertainment. Unique aircraft like the F-18 Super Hornet, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, A-10 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang, C-5 Galaxy, U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, U.S. Air Force KC-10, and others have been presented at the show.
