After making plans to convert to a drive-in airshow, the 2021 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show now will return to a normal airshow, according to organizers.
The decision follows the announcement by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine that Ohio’s health restrictions will end on June 2.
This has given the “green light” to conduct a “normal” airshow, organizers said.
“Show officials jumped at the chance to fully reopen and present a traditional show program complete with static display aircraft, specialty seating, and a star-studded line-up of top aerobatic performers,” they said in a prepared release.
This year’s show, slated for July 10-11 at Dayton International Airport, will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
This year is a special year for the Thunderbirds in Dayton. Flying in Thunderbird #6 will be Dayton native Major Kyle Oliver. Born at Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center, Kyle went on to graduate from Beavercreek High School and Ohio State University. He was inspired to join the U.S. Air Force while watching the Thunderbirds as a teen visitor to the Dayton Air Show.
Also slated to appear are the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, the Shockwave Jet Truck, Lucas Oil Airshows, and Jacquie B “Ladies, it’s Time to Fly” aerobatics.
2021 show tickets are on sale now at the show’s website, DaytonAirShow.com. Beginning June 1, 2021, customers can purchase discount general admission tickets at area Kroger stores. This Kroger exclusive offers $3 off adult and children’s tickets at over 100 Kroger stores in the Dayton/Cincinnati region.
Any drive-in tickets purchased for the 2021 show will be automatically refunded. Visit the show’s website for further information and instructions.
Any specialty seating that was purchased for the 2020 show or 2021 show before the change to a drive-in format will be honored at the 2021 show, organizers noted.