On June 8, 1953, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, officially designated the 3600th Air Demonstration Flight, perform for the first time at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Their first aircraft was the straight-winged F-84G Thunderjet, a combat fighter-bomber that had seen action in Korea.  Three years later, theThunderbirds traded the F-84 for the

The 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles are the Army’s oldest Parachute Demonstration team having preformed demonstration jumps around the world since 1958.  The Screaming Eagles perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army community relations and promote the United States Army through the sport of skydiving while representing the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and its

Colonel’s Club VIP

Includes VIP Parking in Birch State Park

If you want the ultimate experience at Air Show Center the Colonel’s Club VIP is where you want to be! The VIP Stand offers the best seat in the house with reserved premium box seating on a tiered raised platform

The U.S. Navy Seals will take the beach at the inaugural Lauderdale Air Show, jumping in the American Flag for the National Anthem and then putting on a performance like you’ve never seen before

The Clubhouse Chalet Includes Reserved Parking in Birch State Park Looking for the hospitality chalet experience?  The Clubhouse Chalet offers the opportunity for you to have that private chalet experience typically available only to companies and large groups.  Available for individual purchase, the Clubhouse Chalet includes a catered grill lunch served from 11:30am to 2:00pm

Black Diamonds are coming to Fort Lauderdale fighter jet style!  The nation’s premier jet demonstration team will perform dazzling formation and solo aerobatics in their white, grey and black camouflage L-39′s.  The Black Diamond Jet Team features two of the top civilian pilots in the country including legendary Dale ‘Snort’ Snodgrass and team

The World Famous GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team are a flight squadron of six vintage WWII era U.S. Navy SNJ-2′s performing precision flight maneuvers at select airshows across the country.  The diverse flying expertise of the team members aligns perfectly with the unique components of their overall performance. 

Rob Holland- Advanced Aerobatics World Champion will be returning to the Fort Lauderdale air show for

The W Hotel Fort Lauderdale

The W Fort Lauderdale is the headquarters hotel for the 2012 Lauderdale Air Show.  Where else would the Super Bowl of Air Shows be headquartered than at South Florida’s newest and hottest locale. Renowned as the hidden playground of stars and starlets, this once legendary party Mecca reinvents itself

The ‘Drop Zone’ on Show Center Beach

The Drop Zone is the hot spot to watch the show! Hang in style on the air show 50 yard line in your beach chair as the jets roar overhead and the jumpers land right before your eyes!  Food and beverage including beer and frozen drinks

Miss GEICO is the seven time OPA world champion in the unlimited jet turbine class.  With a top speed of over 200 mph she rules the water where ever she goes.  Since no other boat seems to be able to beat her, it’s time to let an airplane try.  We know the GEICO skytypers