Thunder Over Columbus Air Show

07/08/2024

Are you ready? Thunder Over Columbus is September 21-22!

06/13/2024

We shattered attendance records in 2022 with over 60,000 air show guests, and we're going to do it again this year! Interested in sponsorship? Check out our program and contact Landis "Shea" Jenkins, Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator today!

Looking for a first-class experience for you and your team at Thunder over Columbus Air Show? Become a Sponsor and unlock EXCLUSIVE perks like tickets to Friday's pre-show with pilot meet & greets, and a live concert! Plus, parking passes with private transportation to and from the premium parking lot, and premier chalets stocked with catered food, ice-cold beverages, and private restroom facilities! View the Sponsorship Packages on our website⬇️

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06/12/2024

The Thunder Over Columbus Air Show welcomes Tora Tora Tora Airshows to perform their living history reenactment of the December 7th, 1941, attack on U.S. Armed Forces stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This year our air show will also feature a new section dedicated to showcasing military aviation history at Columbus Air Force Base.

06/12/2024

The Thunder Over Columbus Air Show welcomes the workhorse of the fleet, the venerable KC-135, responsible for extending global reach of the world's greatest Air Power!

06/12/2024

The Thunder Over Columbus Air Show welcomes the F-15 Strike Eagle to our show! The fighter aircraft will be located under the sunshades just past our heavy lift aircraft and within a short walk to the STEM EXPO!

06/12/2024

The mighty C-5 Galaxy will be at the Thunder Over Columbus Air Show to welcome our guests!!!

06/06/2024

CONFIRMED! C-17 Globemaster Demo Team! Team details coming soon, here is a small teaser of the incredible capabilities of this aircraft!

06/06/2024

This year Thunder Over Columbus will host the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team as they demonstrate the unique capabilities of the F-35 for the first time over Columbus Air Force Base! This is an experience you don't want to miss! Learn more about the team at www.thunderovercolumbus.com

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06/06/2024

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are confirmed as our headline performers! Meet the team during the event for photos and autographs!

05/30/2024

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) exhibitors inbound! We're back at it with bringing education to the air show, the STEM area this year is set to be a must for the whole family! More details coming soon!

05/28/2024

Air show updates inbound! The official air show website www.thunderovercolumbus.com is scheduled to start receiving updates this week!

12/07/2023

In addition to our Thunder Over Columbus 2024 Airshow headliners, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-35 Lightning II Demo Team will also be featured! Learn more about the F-35 here and see it in person September 21-22 2024

Experience the world’s most advanced aircraft like never before. Learn about the F-35’s differentiating capabilities, such as stealth, advanced sensors, info...

09/28/2023

The official dates of the Thunder Over Columbus Air Show are 21 - 22 September 2024!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE PUMPED!!!!

09/19/2023

The official logo for Thunder Over Columbus 2024 has been released! Big shout out to the talented folks in the 14th FSS Marketing Team for designing this awesome logo!

Keep an eye on the official TOC24 Air Show website at www.thunderovercolumbus.af.mil

03/28/2022

03/27/2022

Thunderbirds are live now!

03/27/2022

For those who cannot attend in person, we will be doing a live broadcasting of the Thunderbirds performance at 3:15 p.m.

03/27/2022

Looking great from the mighty C-5 Super Galaxy!!

03/27/2022

03/27/2022

The lines are going well today at the Wings Over Columbus Airshow! Come on out to see us!

03/27/2022

Just a reminder that the entry for the general public is located at the North gate. Two lanes are open to help with parking. click the link below to get a GPS location to where you can enter.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nkULieY1BLFTnJpa7

Do not turn at the Columbus AFB plane display off 45. Keep going north for the 373 exit on the left side of the highway near Hamilton, MS.

Need directions to get to the show? Click on the link below! These directions will take you to our North gate entry location, which is the entrance for all general public.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nkULieY1BLFTnJpa7

03/27/2022

UPDATE: The South Gate is now opened as an entrance for the general public. Please make sure you are not going to the east gate as that is not open to the general public.

Please take this address to head towards the gate: 4328 MS-373, Columbus, MS 39705

03/27/2022

VENDOR UPDATE: All the food vendors have credit and debit card capability and will also take cash. No ATMs are available on the show grounds.

03/27/2022

Gates to Wings Over Columbus Airshow and STEM Expo are now OPEN! Come check out this aircraft and many more TODAY!

03/27/2022

UPDATE FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 27:

WOW, Columbus AFB had their biggest Airshow ever in one day this Saturday, March 26. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support. We acknowledge the traffic concerns, which did not allow everyone to enter so we hope you will join us tomorrow. In order to expedite the traffic flow please review the updates below, but we ask you to be flexible and monitor Facebook and our website at www.wocairshow.com

Gates will open at 9:00 a.m.

General public will enter at the North Gate:

Two lines will be opened at the North gate (general public gate) in the morning.

The general public entrance coming from Columbus is at the intersection of 45-N and Barton Ferry Rd which connects into MS-373.

Coming from Tupelo just turn onto MS-373. Watch for signs off 45 N.

North gate will close for inbound traffic at 3:30 to prepare for the flow of traffic after the final show of the day. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform approximately 3:25.

There will be six buses coming from Columbus transporting people to the Airshow (old K-Mart parking lot and behind Leigh Mall at the old JCPenney’s area). They will begin pickup at 8:30 a.m. and continuously make pickups and drop offs until 2:30 p.m. The buses will be positioned to depart the base directly after the last performance. Directions will be provided to all passengers upon exiting the bus at the Airshow.

Wings Over Columbus Air Show & STEM Expo, 26-27 March 2022. See the Thunderbirds perform in Columbus, Mississippi! Commercial Sponsorship, Sponsor

03/27/2022

UPDATE FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 27:

WOW, Columbus AFB had their biggest Airshow ever in one day this Saturday, March 26. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support. We acknowledge the traffic concerns, which did not allow everyone to enter so we hope you will join us tomorrow. In order to expedite the traffic flow please review the updates below, but we ask you to be flexible and monitor Facebook and our website at www.wocairshow.com

Gates will open at 9:00 a.m.

General public will enter at the North Gate:

Two lines will be opened at the North gate (general public gate) in the morning.

The general public entrance coming from Columbus is at the intersection of 45-N and Barton Ferry Rd which connects into MS-373.

Coming from Tupelo just turn onto MS-373. Watch for signs off 45 N.

North gate will close for inbound traffic at 3:30 to prepare for the flow of traffic after the final show of the day. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform approximately 3:25.

There will be six buses coming from Columbus transporting people to the Airshow (old K-Mart parking lot and behind Leigh Mall at the old JCPenney’s area). The buses will be positioned to depart the base directly after the last performance. Directions will be provided to all passengers upon exiting the bus at the Airshow.

03/26/2022

NORTH GATE UPDATE: The North gate for the general public is now closed to INBOUND traffic and will be used for OUTBOUND traffic only.

03/26/2022

TRAFFIC UPDATE: We acknowledge the concerns with the traffic backup to enter the North gate. Be assured we are working aggressively to get everyone that wants to attend on the base. Thank you all for your patience today.

03/26/2022

Is everyone ready? Because today is the day!

Gates open at 10 a.m. and show starts at noon. Come check out all of our amazing aircraft on the flightline as well as our fantastic performers!

Reminders: The show is free! No outside food. Only clear bags. Empty water bottles only; there are water refill stations at the show grounds. No coolers except for baby formula/medical supplies. Folding chairs are encouraged. Bring ear protection.

There is plenty more, so check out our website for more details: https://wocairshow.com/

Wings Over Columbus Air Show & STEM Expo, 26-27 March 2022. See the Thunderbirds perform in Columbus, Mississippi! Commercial Sponsorship, Sponsor

03/25/2022

Just a little sneak peek of what you can expect to see tomorrow. Stay hydrated and have fun! 🥳✈️