Northern Illinois Airshow 2023

[DannyFez]

Advanced tickets for this are now on sale ($15 plus fees). Still have the option of paying on the day for $20.

https://event.attendstar.com/event/show ... 3&c=3ELBF3

Any locals/those who have been before who can advise what parking is like for this show?

Also what are statics like here, does it get any military stuff turn up?

Thanks.

[kalamazookid]

Advanced tickets for this are now on sale ($15 plus fees). Still have the option of paying on the day for $20.

https://event.attendstar.com/event/show ... 3&c=3ELBF3

Any locals/those who have been before who can advise what parking is like for this show?

Also what are statics like here, does it get any military stuff turn up?

Thanks.

Parking is a breeze whether you use the McAree Road or Beach Road entrance. I typically arrive about 9:15 local time and drive right in. They make it easy and there has never been a charge for parking.

Statics are usually just local trainer/liaison warbirds and whatever Warbird Heritage Foundation aircraft aren't going to fly. I wouldn't count on anything of significance from the military for static display. Sometimes, they'll have a Texan II or something similar. If they have anything more than that, I'll be surprised. If it's like past years, the Growlers and A-10s will be accessible though, which isn't something you get at every show.

[DannyFez]

Advanced tickets for this are now on sale ($15 plus fees). Still have the option of paying on the day for $20.

https://event.attendstar.com/event/show ... 3&c=3ELBF3

Any locals/those who have been before who can advise what parking is like for this show?

Also what are statics like here, does it get any military stuff turn up?

Thanks.

Parking is a breeze whether you use the McAree Road or Beach Road entrance. I typically arrive about 9:15 local time and drive right in. They make it easy and there has never been a charge for parking.

Statics are usually just local trainer/liaison warbirds and whatever Warbird Heritage Foundation aircraft aren't going to fly. I wouldn't count on anything of significance from the military for static display. Sometimes, they'll have a Texan II or something similar. If they have anything more than that, I'll be surprised. If it's like past years, the Growlers and A-10s will be accessible though, which isn't something you get at every show.

Great, thanks for the insight.

[ctborresen10]

Does anyone know when the A-10s and Growlers will be showing up? Do they usually come in on Thurs or Fri?
Also will there be a practice on Fri?
I'll be attending on Sat.

[kalamazookid]

Don't know about arrivals or practice. I've never been the day before. It isn't uncommon for there to be morning warbird and/or vintage jet arrivals on Saturday though.

Looks like the B-25 will be "Show Me" from the CAF Missouri Wing. It will be available for flight experiences Friday and Saturday.

https://cafmo.square.site/ride-in-a-warbird

[IDF783]

Isn't the EA-18G Growler Demo usually 2 ships?

[yyz64]

Isn't the EA-18G Growler Demo usually 2 ships?

Yes

[kalamazookid]

Funny looking P-51 in the email today. At any rate, looking forward to Saturday. Weather looks perfect!

[ctborresen10]

Funny looking P-51 in the email today. At any rate, looking forward to Saturday. Weather looks perfect!

Haha definitely a funny looking Mustang! Looking forward to this show! Hoping to be there on Fri as well for show practice!

[Ohareplanespotter21]

Does anyone know when the A-10s and Growlers will be showing up? Do they usually come in on Thurs or Fri?
Also will there be a practice on Fri?
I'll be attending on Sat.

Growlers arrive tomorrow (Thursday)