My air show tip... take 370 to Bellevue... go south on Kennedy to ~ Fairview Rd... swing around and go north on Fort Crook... you can turn right in to the Capehart Rd entrance (you'll be the only car going in to merge at the front of the long line).
All eyes are skyward
Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue, will be the host of the Defenders of Freedom Air Show on Saturday and Sunday, featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Army Golden Knights parachute team.
Fly-by shows include the Japanese Zero, the P-47 Thunderbolt and the B-25 Mitchell bomber. Dozens of aircraft, including the F4U Corsair and B-17 bomber, will be on display.
The city of Bellevue also hosts its annual community celebration, Arrows to Aerospace, this week.
The parade is 10 a.m. Saturday on Mission Street in the Olde Towne neighborhood and concludes at Washington Park.
The park is celebration headquarters Saturday with a pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, pet parade following the people parade and craft fair.
Schedule
8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Shuttle buses operate.
9 a.m.: Gates open.
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Air show.
5 p.m.: Gates close.
Admission: free
Viewing tips
Directions: From Interstate 80, take Kennedy Freeway (U.S. Highway 75) south from Omaha to Bellevue. Follow signs to Offutt Air Force Base. Take Capehart Road exit. Turn left (east) and proceed on Capehart Road to the base. This year, only the Capehart Road entrance to the base will be open for the air show. Handicapped parking available.
Additional free parking: Bellevue Welcome Center, Highway 370 and Fort Crook Road; and the now-closed K-Mart store, Herman Drive and Harvell Drive. Shuttle buses operate to and from these areas.
Safety: Expect anti-terrorism measures and security checks similar to airports. No bicycles, skates or skateboards. No tote bags, backpacks or coolers. No smoking. No dogs. No litter. Folding chair OK without carrying case.
Concessions: Food and beverages available for purchase.
Information: http://www.offutt.af.mil/AirShow