Parking opens at 9 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, and the Airshow opens each day at 10 a.m. Additional static displays and interactive exhibits include the Kid’s Hangar sponsored by WAFF 48 and Clear Channel Radio, and the U.S. Navy’s Accelerate Your Life Experience Tour and Suburban Tour. The flying and aerobatics start at noon. Well-known Airshow announcer, Rob Reider, will emcee Airshow 2008, featuring performances by the ACC A-10 West Coast Demonstration Team, wing-walker Ashley Battle, and numerous aerobatic performances that include Patty Wagstaff, Sons of Legends Matt Younkin, the Aeroshell Acrobatics Team, Red Eagle Air Sports, the B-25 “Killer B”, Jill Long and Paul Johnson’s Wright Attitudes.

General admission to Airshow 2008 is free but there will be a parking charge of $10 per vehicle. Huntsville International Airport encourages groups and families to carpool. There will be a wide variety of food and drinks available through concessions. You may bring handheld umbrellas and outdoor chairs, but please do not bring alcohol, coolers, tents and awnings, or pets. Smoking inside the Airshow gates is strictly prohibited. The Airshow committee is calling for available volunteers to help in all areas, including parking, tickets, traffic control, concessions and general information.

Exclusive private seating is available with the purchase of Corporate Hospitality Chalets, Concourse Chalets and Box Seats. Corporate Hospitality Chalets include a shaded 20’ x 20’ tent with table seating for up to 50 people with special parking, private catering, private restrooms and theatre-style seating. Contact Karen Yarbrough about Corporate Hospitality Chalet pricing at kyarbrough@hsvairport.org or by calling 256-503-9479.

Concourse Chalets offer a deli-style buffet lunch served from noon - 1:30 p.m., water and soft drinks and theater-style seating in the front of the viewing area. Concourse Chalet Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the gate and are valid for the Saturday or Sunday date specified on the ticket.

Airshow 2008 Box Seats are private chairs, placed along the flight line and fenced off from general admission. Purchased in advance or at the gate for $5 each, they are valid for the Saturday or Sunday date specified on the ticket. Groups of more than 100 may call for special pricing.

For more information on Corporate Hospitality Chalets, Concourse Chalets or Box Seats, contact Karen Yarbrough at kyarbrough@hsvairport.org or by calling 256-503-9479.

Volunteers, please contact the Volunteer Center of Madison County at www.volunteerhsv.org or by calling 256-539-7797.

For General information about Airshow 2008, visit www.hsvairport.org/airshow/ or contact Kimberly Ballard at kballard@hsvairport.org.