Air Fiesta Practice/Family Day, May 30

Get ready for the Kirtland Air Fiesta with a special practice day just for our Kirtland Community! On Friday, May 30 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., base personnel and their families with current base access are invited to enjoy a sneak peek of the Air Show before the gates open to the public. There will be only flying acts to prep for the air show, there will be no static displays on Friday. 

Parking will be on the west side of base. This area will be clearly marked by cones and parking attendants. Please follow visual markers and instructions. 

There will be no vendors on site this day, so please plan accordingly.  Want to know what you can bring? Check out our FAQs

This is a great opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the show in a more relaxed setting. Bring your chairs, your ear protection, and your excitement! 

Base Passes:
If you need a pass on May 30, please get it as soon as possible.
The Truman Visitor Center and Truman Gate will be CLOSED May 31 and June 1. Emergency passes will be handled at Eubank gate. No Air Show passes will be given during the Air Show weekend. If you need a pass, please do so as soon as possible. 
Please note: Trusted Traveler will be in effect on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 only. 

Performer Party, May 30

Come out to the Mountain View Club on May 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for the Air Show Performer/Air Show kick off party! Meet the performers, enjoy a balloon glow, a live band, drinks for purchase, and food trucks!  

This event is open to all base personnel who have current, valid base access. 

Getting to the Air Show, May 31 and June 1

If you have current base access, you have two convenient park-and-ride options on the installation for the Kirtland Air Fiesta on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. 

- SNL/DOE Parking Lot
- Hardin Field

Shuttles will run from both locations to the air show entrance. These lots are designated for base personnel and families with valid access to the base. If you are parking in the SNL/DOE Lots, please enter through the Eubank gate for the most direct route. Trusted Travelers using the SNL/DOE lot, please enter through the Eubank gate.

Please note: There will be NO access to the west side of base near the air show grounds unless you are actively working in the Air Show. All parking must be done at one of the designated park-and-ride locations. 

Trusted Traveler: Trusted Traveler will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday via Eubank or Wyoming gate. Trusted Travelers using the SNL/DOE lot, please enter through the Eubank gate. This means that individuals with valid base access/DBIDS may escort all occupants in their vehicle (no additional vehicles, the Trusted Traveler must be in the same vehicle) onto the installation without requiring separate passes for each passenger. Each ID holder can vouch for up to 10 personnel within their vehicle. Foreign Nationals are not authorized to escort under Trusted Traveler. 

This policy allows base mission partners to bring their family members onto base to park and ride from the SNL/DOE lot or Hardin Field. There will be no parking on the west side of base on May 31 or June 1. As always, the Trusted Traveler must always remain with their guests while on base.

Base Passes:
The Truman Visitor Center and Truman Gate will be CLOSED May 31 and June 1. Emergency passes will be handled at Eubank gate. No Air Show passes will be given during the Air Show weekend. If you need a pass, please do so as soon as possible. 

Gate Schedule:

Parking lots open at 7:00 a.m.
Shuttles will start running and Air Show gates will open at 8:00 a.m. on both May 31 and June 1 show days. 

Saturday, May 31
Kirtland Gate: Closed to Public (BUS TRAFFIC ONLY)

Carlise Gate: Closed to Public(DV/HANDICAP ONLY, BUS TRAFFIC) 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Do not use this gate unless you have a DV parking pass or a valid, visible handicap placard. 

Truman Gate & Visitor Center: CLOSED (Opens 24/7 at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 2 Jun)

Gibson Gate: Closed (Returns to normal operations on Monday, June 2 at 5:30 a.m.)

Wyoming Gate 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Inbound & Outbound (CREDENIAL HOLDERS ONLY) (Returns to normal operations Monday, June 2)

Eubank Gate: 24/7 (Normal Ops) - Trusted Traveler parking at SNL/DOE please enter through this gate!

Sunday, June 1
Kirtland Gate: Closed to Public (BUS TRAFFIC ONLY)

Carlise Gate: Closed to Public (DV/HANDICAP ONLY, BUS TRAFFIC) 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Do not use this gate unless you have a DV or premium parking pass or a valid, visible handicap placard. There is NO access for base members to park. 

Truman Gate & Visitor Center: CLOSED
 (Opens 24/7 at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 2 Jun)

Gibson Gate: Closed
(Returns to normal operations on Monday, June 2 at 5:30 a.m.)

Wyoming Gate 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Inbound & Outbound (CREDENTIAL HOLDERS ONLY)
(Returns to normal operations Monday, June 2)

Eubank Gate: 24/7 (Normal Operations) - Trusted Traveler parking at SNL/DOE please enter through this gate!

  • Volunteers, venders, and performers, handicap, DV, and premium seating will access through Carlisle gate.
  • West side workers will enter through Eubank and Wyoming.
  • Trusted traveler will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Eubank or Wyoming gateTrusted Travelers using the SNL/DOE lot, please enter through the Eubank gate.  Each Base ID holder is able to vouch for up to 10 personnel within their vehicle.  Foreign Nationals are not authorized to escort under Trusted Traveler. 
  • Passes will be written at Eubank during non-air show hours on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - Sunday at 6:59 a.m.