Blue Angels Practice Information

America's favorite flight squadron takes to the skies on select days to practice its famed air shows March – November, and YOU can have a front-row seat to it.

While the angels launch from Naval Air Station Pensacola, there are several places to enjoy practices. Viewing opportunities outside of NAS Pensacola include Fort Pickens, boat cruises, and various points throughout downtown. See below for our list of upcoming Blue Angels air practices!

2026 Blue Angels Practice Schedule

MARCH – 31
APRIL – 1*, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
MAY – 5, 6, 12, 13, 27
JUNE – 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
JULY – 1, 21, 22, 28
AUGUST – 26
SEPTEMBER – 1, 9, 15, 22
OCTOBER – 14, 20, 28

* Indicates Blue Angels Autograph Sessions in the museum

Visitor access to NAS Pensacola's areas of public interest is only available Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Until further notice, ALL VISITORS over the age of 18 must be vetted through the NAS Pensacola Visitor Control Center (VCC) at the main gate at the south end of Navy Blvd. At 777 Murray Rd., Pensacola, FL 32508, before being granted access to the installation. A REAL ID-compliant form of identification is required for access to NAS Pensacola. Screened individuals must then use the installation's West Gate at the south end of Blue Angel Parkway.

Please be advised that wait times may be longer than normal. This is an active military base; access may be restricted at any time due to security concerns or visitor volume. Please expect delays.

For the official update and all rules, click here.

Visitor Update: Blue Angels Practice Viewing & Museum Access

Access to the flight line behind the National Naval Aviation Museum for Blue Angels practice viewings is currently suspended until further notice.

The museum remains open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and review current access guidelines before arriving. For the latest information, please visit here.

Insider Tips for Watching a Blue Angels Practice

Wondering about the best ways to catch the Blue Angels at their practices? Look no further, everything you need to know is below to grab the best spot for the show.

Blue Angels Air Shows

Pensacola is home to two annual airshows, the Pensacola Beach Airshow featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in July, and the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow in November.

National Naval Aviation Museum

1750 Radford Blvd., Ste B NAS Pensacola, FL 32508 (850) 452-3604

Pensacola Lighthouse

2081 Radford Blvd Pensacola, FL 32508 (850) 393-1561

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