Blue Angels schedule 9 April practices at NAS

Blue Angels schedule 9 April practices at NAS

The world’s best flight demonstration team, Pensacola’s own Blue Angels, will practice onboard NAS Pensacola nine times during April, with the first of them scheduled on April 2.
Gates open at 9:30 a.m., and the Blues take off at 10:30 a.m. The team will sign autographs in the Naval Air Museum atrium following most of the Wednesday practices. Arrive early, as once the museum parking lot has been filled, NAS Pensacola will pause entry to the base. Practices are sometimes cancelled for various reasons, including weather. All U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals 18 and older must have a state-issued identification card or passport to enter NAS Pensacola. More info: navalaviationmuseum.org.
Blue Angels Practice Dates: April 2*, 8, 9*, 15, 16*, 22, 23*, 29, 30; May 6, 7*, 13, 14*, 27, 28*; June 3, 4*, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25; July 15, 16*, 22, 23*, 29; August 20*, 26, 27*; September 9, 10*, 16, 23; October 15*, 21, 22*, 28, 29*; The * after practice dates indicate autograph sessions following practice.
The outside viewing area for practices is behind the museum. Signs are posted to direct visitors to viewing and parking locations, including limited parking for handicapped visitors. Practices last about 55 minutes. Open bleacher seating is available for 500 people. A limited quantity of chairs are available for a fee of $6 per chair rental. Concessions and merchandise are also available. The Blue Angels Pensacola Beach show is July 12 and the team’s homecoming shows at Naval Air Station Pensacola are Nov. 7-8.