Joint Base Charleston is excited to announce the return of our Air and Space Expo, scheduled for April 18-19, 2020! This much-anticipated event is free to the public and showcases two full days of world-class aerial acrobatics including the Blue Angels and a C-17 Globemaster III demonstration. Join us as we give the Charleston community an unforgettable, up close and personal experience with our aircraft and the outstanding men and women who wear the uniform. Our team is thrilled to bring this incredible event back to the Lowcountry as our way of saying thank you -- to our friends and neighbors from across the greater Charleston region -- for the incredible support you all provide to our military members and their families. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay connected with the most up-to-date information regarding this exciting event!

**Note: Though Joint Base Charleston is open to the public for the Air & Space Expo, Joint Base Charleston is not an open installation for political or other inappropriate speech.  While on the installation, your rights are restricted in the interest of maintaining good order and discipline.  The wear or possession of indecent, provocative, or offensive clothing or the display or distribution of any inappropriate material, of any type, will result in your denied entry or your removal from the Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Charleston.

Directions to the Rivers Avenue Gate

From Mt Pleasant

Get on I-526 and take the I-26 West exit to Columbia. In approx 2 miles, take Exit 211A to West Aviation Ave. Go straight on West Aviation Ave until road nearly ends (approx 1 mile). Turn right at the light after passing railroad tracks (you will notice a sign) and follow the road, which will take you directly to the gate for entry onto the base. Once you are on the base, follow that road until it ends at the stop sign, and turn left. That will put you on Hill Blvd. Drive through the next 4-way stop sign. You will see the Charleston Club on the left side of the road just past the stop sign. Turn left and then an immediate left into the parking lot. Park in any unmarked spot.

From Columbia

Take I-26 to Charleston and take Exit 211A to West Aviation Ave. Go straight on West Aviation Ave until road nearly ends (approx 1 mile). Turn right at the light after passing railroad tracks (you will notice a sign) and follow the road, which will take you directly to the gate for entry onto the base. Once you are on the base, follow that road until it ends at the stop sign, and turn left. That will put you on Hill Blvd. Drive through the next stop sign (4-way). You will see the Charleston Club on the left side of the road just past the stop sign. Turn left and then an immediate left into the parking lot. Park in any unmarked spot.

Directions to the Dorchester Road Gate

From Charleston or North Charleston

Driving down Dorchester Road, turn right into the gate.  You will be on Hill Blvd.  Follow Hill Blvd through one red light, and two stop signs.  Just past the second stop sign, you will see the Charleston Club on the left hand side of the road.  Turn left and then another immediate left into the parking lot.  Park in any unmarked spot.

From Summerville 

Driving down Dorchester Road, turn left into the gate.  You will be on Hill Blvd.  Follow Hill Blvd through one red light, and two stop signs.  Just past the second stop sign, you will see the Charleston Club on the left hand side of the road.  Turn left and then another immediate left into the parking lot.  Park in any unmarked spot.

TBD

◾Toys resembling firearms

◾Fireworks

◾Spray paint/silly string

◾Glass containers

◾Alcohol, illegal drugs

◾Bicycles, skateboards

◾Heelies, roller skates, rollerblades

◾Coolers

◾Rucksacks or backpacks

◾Animals or pets

◾Canteens, thermoses, and other hard sided water bottles

◾Strollers, wagons for toddlers

◾Diaper bags

◾Lawn chairs

◾Blankets

◾Small purses

◾Wheelchairs and other medical equipment/devices

◾Personal Umbrellas

◾Cameras, video recorders, binoculars (must be able to demonstrate items are operable)

◾Comfortable shoes

◾Ear plugs/hearing protection

◾Sunscreen

◾Cameras

◾Plastic water bottles

◾ Pen for autographs

◾For the safety of all visitors and aircraft, there is NO smoking on the flightline/Expo Area

◾DO NOT cross the crowd fencing and ropes, as this may cause the air show to be stopped

◾ DO NOT touch or climb on any aircraft unless invited to do so by the aircrew

◾Remember trash can be sucked into aircraft engines, damaging the aircraft and endangering the lives of the pilots and aircrew. Please keep the flightline/Expo Area litter free by using trash receptacles.

◾ Watch for tent ropes, aircraft tie-down chains and other tripping hazards

◾Observe all signs such as "NO SMOKING", "DO NOT ENTER" and "DO NOT TOUCH"