My personal opinion
While watching Top Gun on TV with my friend, she happened to spot an air show — and guess what? It was happening at Kaneohe Bay! So we grabbed tickets and went today, August 10, 2025. 😆😆😆
We left in time for the 9 AM gate opening. Coming from Makiki, traffic was light in the morning, so it only took about 30 minutes to get there.
It was my very first air show, and I was super excited and couldn’t wait to see it 😁😆😊 It honestly felt like watching a real scene straight out of the movie 🎞️🎬
The show itself was amazing! Honestly, I’d go again. The sports cars also so cool. It was like Top Gun in the sky 🛩️✈️ and supercars on the ground 🏎️🏎️🏎️. Top Gun vibes all around 😎
We were lucky to have perfect sunny weather ☀️, but wow… it was HOT 🥵🥵🥵
Pro tip: make sure you’re ready for the sun! Here’s my must-have list: • Earplugs (or headphones) • Water bottle • Cash 💰 • Small cushion • Sunglasses 🕶️ • Sunscreen (or an umbrella)
With those, you’re set — you can just buy food there. Everything can be small and light to carry.
We sat for a long time, so… let’s just say my butt was a little sore...
Read moreDespite long wait to get in, and this year, worse to get out, the airshow rocks! It's a must do. So many people but such a great experience. Makes you come away being proud to be an American citizen with all our privileges and even more proud of our military. Everyone was so courteous as well which made the whole...
Read moreThe flight attendants were very helpful but I got a little more wet than I anticipated. Also had to evacuate the plane because the pilot missed the runway. So overall a good experience but could have...
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