# Ocean City Air Show Weekend takes flight Sept 19-20

> Free aviation events bring warbirds, pyrotechnic skydivers and aerobatic performers to the Jersey Shore.
- Title: Ocean City Air Show Weekend takes flight Sept 19-20 | Shortify
- Summary: Free aviation events bring warbirds, pyrotechnic skydivers and aerobatic performers to the Jersey Shore. Ocean City is hosting a free two-day air show…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/ocean-city-nj-air-show-weekend-airport-festival-pyrotechnic-skydivers-aerobatic-2026
- Published: 2026-09-17T19:14:10.094+00:00
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- Topics: ocean city, air show, new jersey, september 19-20, team fastrax, pyrotechnic skydivers, warbirds, aerobatic pilots, free events, boardwalk, family-friendly, news
## Free air show weekend kicks off
Ocean City hosts a two-day aviation festival Sept. 19-20 featuring warbirds, pyrotechnic skydivers and aerobatic pilots. All events are free to attend.
## Saturday airport festival opens at 10 a.m.
The Ocean City Airport Festival runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Municipal Airport at 26th Street and Bay Avenue, featuring World War II aircraft, food vendors, music and kids activities.
## Team Fastrax jumps at noon
The parachute team will jump into the airport festival at noon on Saturday, weather permitting, followed by a half-mile Runway Run/Walk open to all ages.
## Helicopter rides available for a fee
Visitors can book helicopter rides at the airport festival for an additional cost. Free shuttle service runs from extra parking on Shelter Road off Tennessee Avenue.
## Nighttime pyrotechnic show at 8 p.m.
Team Fastrax performs a Parachute Pyrotechnic Show at 8 p.m. Saturday over the beach and Boardwalk. Skydivers jump from 6,000 feet and ignite white and multicolored pyrotechnics during descent.
## Righteous Brothers perform at Music Pier
The Righteous Brothers perform with the Ocean City Pops at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Music Pier. The ticketed concert pauses so attendees can watch the parachute show outside.
## Sunday aerobatic air show at 1 p.m.
The Boardwalk Aerobatic Air Show begins at 1 p.m. Sunday over the ocean. Performers include Team Fastrax, Kevin Russo, the Jersey Jerks, Robert Schmidle and Dougherty Air Shows.
## Best viewing spots on the Boardwalk
Watch the Sunday air show from the beach and Boardwalk between Fifth and 14th streets for the best views of the aerobatic performances.
## Weather could cancel performances
There is no rain date for the air shows. All performances may be canceled if weather conditions make flying unsafe, so check conditions before heading out.
## Key takeaway

Ocean City is hosting a free two-day air show weekend with an airport festival, nighttime parachute pyrotechnics, and aerobatic performances over the beach and Boardwalk.