Staff reports
The two-year wait has ended.
If you think the Sound of Freedom is loud, this weekend, it’s going to ramp up a bit.
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort welcomes the public aboard for the 2025 MCAS Beaufort Air Show this weekend, Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13. According to MCAS Beaufort’s news release, the public is invited to come and witness the “unmatched power and precision of Marine Corps aviation during an unforgettable two-day event honoring 250 years of Marine Corps legacy.”
“With thrilling aerial demonstrations, including a B-25 bomber flyover, explosive ordnance displays, and the roar of fighter jets in action, the skies over Beaufort will come alive in a way only the Marine Corps can deliver.”
“This weekend, we’re opening our gates to celebrate not just the legacy of Marine aviation, but the strength of the community that supports us every day,” MCAS Beaufort Commanding Officer Col. Mark D. Bortnem said in a news release. “We’re honored to share this milestone year with our neighbors and look forward to giving them a front-row seat to the sound of freedom.”
Admission, tickets, etc.
• Free tickets are required for general admission. They can be acquired at https://bit.ly/4j4jOia.
• Base access begins at 8:30 a.m., and event gates open at 9 a.m.
• Handicap access: Available through the main gate (DoD parking area, placard
required).
• Security protocols: Attendees should be prepared for ID checks and bag inspections.
• Foreign nationals must bring a valid passport.
• Weapons, including pocket knives, are not permitted.
• Be advised: Some air show elements may be loud or visually intense. Ear protection is
encouraged for children.
• A full list of approved and non-approved items is available at www.beaufortairshow.com.
A local Angel
Beaufort is the hometown of Maj. Brandon Wilkins, Blue Angel No. 3, in his his first year in the Blue Angel Squadron. Wilkins is the son of Lt. Col. R. Alex Wilkins, USMC (Retired) and was born in 1985 at Naval Hospital Beaufort.
Lineup
The lineup for the 2025 MCAS Beaufort Air Show consists of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron; the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the U.S. Army’s Parachute Team; Bob Schmidle; the Devil Dog Squadron; the F-35B; Full Throttle; MAGTF, the Marine Air-Ground Task Force; Mike Goulian; Red Thunder; R.J. Gritter; Undaunted Airshows; Vampire Airshows; the Viper Demo Team; and Warbird Thunder.
To learn more about any of this year’s participants, visit www.beaufortairshow.com.
