Kirtland to hold base open house and air show Published Dec. 16, 2015 By Kirtland Public Affairs KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Kirtland will be hosting a base open house and air show featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team. The event is scheduled for June 4-5 and will be open to the general public. Admission will be free. Additional information on the Kirtland event will be made available in the coming weeks. For more information on the Thunderbirds demonstration team and their 2016 schedule, go to http://afthunderbirds.com.