Question 1

WHERE IS THE AIR SHOW?

Accepted Answer

The Wings Over Western Kentucky Air Show takes place at the Madisonville Regional Airport in Madisonville, KY 162 Airport Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431

Question 2

DO I NEED A TICKET?

Accepted Answer

No tickets are required!  The Wings Over Western Kentucky Air Show is 100% free to attend.

Question 3

WHERE DO I PARK?

Accepted Answer

Free event parking is located across the street and adjacent to the entrance to the Madisonville Regional Airport.   Please follow the directions of law enforcement and air show volunteers to your parking space.

Question 4

IS THERE MOTORCYCLE OR HANDICAP PARKING?

Accepted Answer

Handicap and motorcycle parking is located at the main airport parking lot (first come, first served).  Please let the traffic volunteer or law enforcement officer at the entrance know of your request and provide proper credentials.

Question 5

WHAT IF IT RAINS? IS THERE A RAIN DATE?

Accepted Answer

The air show will go on rain or shine, however severe weather or low clouds may hinder some flying activities.  There is no rain date.

Question 6

CAN I BRING BLANKETS AND CHAIRS?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Folding chairs and blankets are welcomed and encouraged.

Question 7

WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN?

Accepted Answer

Gates open at approximately 2:00pm for this year's Wings over Western Kentucky Air Show.

Question 8

WHERE CAN I FIND AN AIR SHOW SCHEDULE?

Accepted Answer

For security reasons, we are unable to provide individual performer start times. All acts are subject to change sometimes with little to no notice.  The air show will begin at approximately 5:00pm and last for about two hours, with a 30 minute intermission halfway through to allow it to become darker for the night displays.  Please follow our social media channels for further information on air show performance times.

Question 9

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE EVENT?

Accepted Answer

Attendees are welcome to bring collapsible or folding chairs, cameras, blankets, umbrellas (small not to block the view of others), baby strollers, diaper bags for small children, strollers, and small personal items. All items will be subject to search.

Question 10

WHAT SHOULD I NOT BRING TO THE EVENT?

Accepted Answer

Illegal substances, coolers, glass containers, skateboards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles, lasers, bicycles, carts or wagons, fireworks, toy guns, water guns, helium balloons, illegal substances, non-collapsible chairs, popup tents, pets (except for service animals), drones or remote control aircraft, outside food/drink, and aerosol containers are not permitted within the event grounds. Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling or giveaways, or unauthorized vending is also not allowed and will be enforced by local law enforcement.

Question 11

CAN I FLY OR BRING MY DRONE?

Accepted Answer

No. A temporary flight restriction has been put into place for the air show.  Drones will not be allowed anywhere in or near the event or within 5 nautical miles of the Madisonville Regional Airport (2I0) as per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  Violators face confiscation and up to a $230,000 fine.  This will be strictly enforced and drone detection technology will be in effect.

Question 12

ARE PETS ALLOWED?

Accepted Answer

Air shows are noisy places, and for the safety of all patrons, pets are NOT allowed on the event grounds except for required, approved, and documented service animals.  We appreciate your cooperation to keep everyone safe, including our fury friends!

Question 13

ARE THERE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  There are various family friendly activities for children of all ages. There will be no shortage of things to see and do both in the air and on the ground.

Question 14

IS THE EVENT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Accepted Answer

The majority of the tarmac is wheelchair accessible, however some displays and areas may be difficult to reach (i.e. grass).

Question 15

WILL THERE BE STATIC DISPLAYS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a variety of general aviation aircraft will be on static display throughout the day.

Question 16

CAN I FLY MY PERSONAL PLANE TO THE EVENT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but please be aware of the NOTAM and published TFR for the closure of the airport during the formal flying display.  The airport will be closed to fly-in traffic approximately 1 hour prior to the start of the show and will reopen at the conclusion.  Transient/visitor aircraft parking is located on the west end of the parallels taxiway where you will then be escorted to the show grounds to enjoy the event.  Please note transient parking space is limited and comes via a first come, first served basis.

Question 17

I WOULD LIKE TO STATIC DISPLAY MY AIRCRAFT.

Accepted Answer

Interested in displaying your aircraft in the static display?  Please contact our directors at aerotainmentsolutions@gmail.com for coordination and details.

Question 18

CAN I VIEW THE SHOW OUTSIDE OF THE AIRPORT?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately not. The Wings over Western Kentucky Air Show is an intimate event and takes place on-site the Madisonville Regional Airport.  Due to federal requirements to maintain the integrity of the sterile safety areas as per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), you will likely not be able to view the show from anyplace but except on-site.

Question 19

WILL THERE BE A LIVE STREAM OF THE SHOW?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no live streaming planned for the 2025 event.  Please be cautious when interacting with fraudulent social media posts, especially when links ask for personal details or credit card information.  The Wings Over Western Kentucky Air Show can only be seen by attending in-person!

Question 20

WHO DO I CONTACT FOR MEDIA COVERAGE?

Accepted Answer

Please contact the air show directors at aerotainmentsolutions@gmail.com. Media opportunities exist for credentialed and mainstream media sources only, and no "all-access" media passes are available.

Question 21

I HAVE A QUESTION NOT LISTED HERE.

Accepted Answer

We would be happy to answer your question!  Please contact us via our social media channels or e-mail us at aerotainmentsolutions@gmail.com

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