The Big Picture
Chennault International Airshow follows the “tailgate airshow” model, with vehicles parking in rows at the flight line and along the adjacent tailgate viewing area.
Your ticket buys the space where you park your vehicle and watch the airshow.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Yes. The performers and time slots Saturday are repeated Sunday.
Please note, however, that scheduled events, performers, teams and activities are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Weather, mechanical conditions are medical issues are all factors. may force a team and/or performer to adjust and/or cancel their performance.
Performer cancellation does not qualify for a ticket refund.
Sure! You can bring prepared items, because no cooking or heating of food is allowed. Also, no glass containers are allowed.
Please note that all local laws regarding consumption of alcohol will be in effect — and enforced.
There also will be food and beverage vendors.
You get a tailgate slot within the area closest to all the aviation action.” This area is the first rows of the airfield. Even if you arrive late, you’re guaranteed parking there.
No. The deadline to buy a ticket for the Saturday show is Friday, June 4 — unless the show is already sold out. The deadline to buy a ticket for the Sunday show is Saturday, June 5 — unless the show is already sold out.
You can have as many people as the number of seat belts in your vehicle. This is for safety reasons as well as for your group’s viewing enjoyment.
No. You buy one ticket per vehicle, good for one day’s admission.
For RVs and other oversized vehicles — those larger than standard cars, pickups or SUVs — you may purchase a ticket for the RV zone. You will have a 25’ by 25’ tailgate area adjacent to where you are parked.
Setting Up your Tailgate
Here’s the rundown.
Welcome are:
- Tables and chairs.
- Golf umbrellas up to 60 inches across.
- Coolers, including food and beverages.
- Service animals.
Prohibited are:
- Generators.
- Glass containers.
- Tents.
- Beach umbrellas.
- Grills.
- Animals, except for service animals.
- Motorcycles.
- Golf carts, ATVs, bicycles, skates, skateboards and roller blades.
- Drones.
- Kites.
- Narcotics.
- Guns and other weapons.
Please note that vehicles are subject to search by law enforcement while at the Airshow.
Pets are not allowed but service animals are welcome with their hosts.
Airport gates will open at 10 a.m. each day. Lineup begins at 9:45 a.m. Flying starts around noon.
Your ticket will be scanned. Have it ready — either a printout or with the ticket image ready on your phone. Parking staff will guide you to the next available parking spot.
Unfortunately, with hundreds of cars, that’s not practical. It would create severe traffic issues. We cannot reserve a specific parking space.
With the exception of an emergency, visit vendors or going to the bathroom, please stay in your own tailgate area.
We encourage all attendees to wear a mask if you are away from your private area. We also ask that you maintain social distancing if you are away from your private area.
Sanitized portable toilets — and wash stations — will be located throughout the tailgate areas. Accessible units also will be provided.
All units will be sanitized regularly each day.
Please keep your engine use to a minimum. Also, headlights and parking lights should be off at all times.
If you have car trouble, please notify a roving security officer or parking attendant.
No. Not even in your vehicle. There is no smoking allowed anywhere at Chennault.
No loud music, please — don’t disturb people nearby who want to enjoy the show. We will be playing music throughout the day.
Loudspeakers are positioned throughout the venue.
Yes, earplugs are highly recommended — especially for children.
Yes. There will be vendors selling souvenirs, earplugs and masks.
Other Key Information
We adhere to social distancing and other health measures and recommendations currently in place by area and state officials and public health professionals.
Even with these safeguards, please note that under Louisiana law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering the Chennault International Airport property. If such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19, you are assuming the risk by entering the premises. We will balance our dual goals of having heathy, safe tailgaters and presenting an exciting airshow.
Visit chennaultairshow.com or the Chennault International Airshow page on Facebook.
Notify a parking attendant or roving security officer before moving your vehicle. Please note that there is no re-admittance when you leave.
Not this year. The ramp space is for tailgaters.
No. Should any local, state, federal, military, or FAA entities determine we cannot host the airshow due to matters beyond our control — such as weather, COVID or other acts of God — your ticket will be honored at the next show.
Should it rain, performance times may change or the performers may modify their ceiling levels to work around weather.
In the case of severe weather — especially lightning — you’ll be notified by loudspeaker to remain inside your vehicle until the show is cleared to re-start.