Jones Beach Air Show

Q: How do I get to Jones Beach State Park?

From Westchester, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens: Take the Long Island Expressway East or Grand Central Parkway East to Northern State Parkway East to Meadowbrook Parkway South to Jones Beach State Park or Belt/Southern State Parkway East to Wantagh Parkway South to State Park. From Eastern Long Island: Take the Northern State Parkway West or the Southern State Parkway West to Meadowbrook Parkway South to State Park.

A beloved Long Island tradition, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park is adored by locals and visitors alike every Memorial Day. Walk the boardwalk or set up your beach towel on the sand to watch some of our nation's best fly high in real military aircraft. You'll see aerobatic feats and performances throughout the holiday weekend to honor those who serve our country. This year's Jones Beach Air Show promises to be unlike any other year thanks to 2024 being both the 95th anniversary of Jones Beach's opening and the 20th anniversary of the Air Show.

To learn more about the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, click on the links below to find the answers to all of your questions:

What day is the Jones Beach Air Show?

The 2024 Jones Beach Air Show is happening on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.

What time is the Jones Beach Air Show?

The Jones Beach Air show is happening from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Who is performing at the Jones Beach Air Show?

The United States Navy Blue Angels will be the headlining performers at the Jones Beach Air Show. Other military performers include the United States Army Golden Knights and the demo teams for the A-10C Thunderbolt II and the United States Navy F-35C. Local performers include the American Airpower Museum Warbirds, David Windmiller, Mike Goulian, the Skytypers Airshow Team, the Farmingdale State College Flying Rams, and the Warbird Thunder Airshows.

How do I get to Jones Beach State Park?

From Westchester, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens: Take the Long Island Expressway East or Grand Central Parkway East to Northern State Parkway East to Meadowbrook Parkway South to Jones Beach State Park or Belt/Southern State Parkway East to Wantagh Parkway South to State Park.

From Eastern Long Island: Take the Northern State Parkway West or the Southern State Parkway West to Meadowbrook Parkway South to State Park.

Do I have to pay for parking at Jones Beach?

Yes, there will be a $10 parking fee.

Can I take the train to get to Jones Beach?

Yes! Take the Freeport line on the Long Island Rail Road and stop at the Freeport station. From there, take a bus courtesy of the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE).

Is there bus service to the Jones Beach Air Show?

Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) will be offering hourly service from the Freeport LIRR station to Jones Beach for the Bethpage Air Show! Service will begin running Friday, May 24. All beach drop-offs and departures will be from the West Bathhouse only, as the Central Mall and East Bathhouse will not be served due to road closures.

As the parking fields fill for the show, causing subsequent closure to the beach for spectators, NICE will STILL have access to and from the beach and viewers can reach the beach even if inaccessible by car.

Can I watch the Jones Beach Air Show from my boat?

The Coast Guard and partner agencies will be enforcing a No Entry Zone for boaters off of Jones Beach State Park during the air show to ensure the safety and security of the event. The No Entry Zone will be marked with orange-colored buoys.

If there is an emergency on the water, the Coast Guard can be reached on VHF channel 16 or dial 911.