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Mass transportation and ride share information

Due to personnel and logistics issues with the provider, mass transportation for Tampa Bay AirFest 2022 will not be authorized for AirFest weekend - March 26-27, 2022. We are also discouraging guests from using ride share services. Given the limited number of entry and exit points to AirFest we have found that ride share services struggle both with drop-off and pick-up of AirFest guests. Tampa Bay AirFest encourages guests to use their own personal transportation and highly encourages guests to carpool. AirFest guests may ride their bicycles to AirFest (helmets must be worn on MacDill Air Force Base & bicycle locks are recommended). Please only ride your bicycles through the MacDill Ave gate.

Located at MacDill AFB

Vehicles coming from South Tampa and areas East of Tampa should utilize the Dale Mabry and MacDill Ave Gates.

Vehicles coming from areas West of Tampa should utilize S Westshore Blvd to Interbay to enter the Tanker Way Gate (just East of Manhattan Ave).

DoD ID Cardholders should utilize the Bayshore Gate Only.

What should I bring to AirFest?

• Sunglasses • Sunscreen • Hearing Protection • Hats • Cash (ATMs are available) • Empty bottles to fill with chilled water • Folding chairs – backpack-type • Something for the kids to do / snacks for the ride home (they will be super excited on the drive to AirFest and there will be delays exiting the show)

What can’t I bring to AirFest?

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security standards will be in-effect for entrants to Tampa Bay AirFest. Prohibited items will be confiscated and/or cause visitors to be turned away. Visitors are subject to search by Security Forces personnel. • Weapons of any kind including pocket knives, pocket tools, scissors, box cutters, billy clubs, large heavy chain link jewelry or belts, mace and pepper spray. • Firearms of any type • Toys that resemble firearms, laser pointers • RC aircraft & drones • Flammable items and Fireworks • Pets (except for service animals) • Spray paint and silly string • Outside food (except small snacks) • Coolers • Grills • Glass containers or bottles • Liquid without factory seal intact (baby bottles are exempt) • Walkie-talkies, HAM radios, scanners • Alcohol and illegal drugs • Possession and use of Marijuana or CBD oil is illegal on MacDill Air Force Base or any federal installation. This includes both recreational and medicinal. • Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, heelies, roller skates or roller blades • Excessively large items and bags (exceptions for diaper bags, small purses, and small camera bags)

Want to know more about AirFest?

A handy app for is available for download online.

Need a map, where are the seats, how about restrooms, and handicapped parking? Not to mention full videos on every static display. Just go to your App Store and download “Tampa Bay AirFest 2022”....We wanna see your photos on our wall.

MacDill is a nodrone Zone

AirFest is a no-drone zone.

During AirFest, it is imperative that no drone activity occur within a 5 nautical mile radius of MacDill Air Force Base (over land and water) per FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR). Aircraft will be operating at a high rate of speed and impact with a drone could be catastrophic. This requirement will be strictly enforced by law enforcement and through the use of detection/counter-drone technology. Penalties for violating these restrictions include fines of up to $250,000.