It's almost time for Seafair, and that means the Blue Angels are coming back to Seattle!
The United States Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron has always been a favorite centerpiece of Seattle's annual Seafair celebration. Catch their thunderous take-offs and landings August 2-6, 2023 (including Jet Blast Bash weekend).
During the duration of the Seafair Festival, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be stationed at the King County International Airport terminal (north end of Boeing Field). Unfortunately, this means that we won't be able to see the pilots' walk down ceremonies, but the planes will take off right in front of the Museum.
But, Blue Angel #8 will be parked next the Museum just outside the fence-line in our "Blue Box" for up close viewing opportunities!
CAUTION: Running jets can cause noise and exhaust hazards. Please wear ear and eye protection.
Blue Angel Flight Schedule
Aircraft arrival and flight times are approximate subject to change without notice. For the full Boeing Seafair Air Show (Aug. 4-6) schedule, please visit Seafair.org.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Aircraft arrival and flight times are approximate subject to change without notice.
- 8:15 AM - Blue Angel #7 Media Flights
- UPDATE - 1:30-1:45 PM - Fat Albert arrival and Blue Angels #1-#6 arrival
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Aircraft arrival and flight times are approximate and subject to change without notice.
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Blue Angels #1-#4 Practice Flight
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Blue Angels #5-#6 Practice Flight
- 2:20 PM to 3:20 PM - Blue Angels #1-#4 Practice Flight
- 3:20 PM to 3:30 PM - Fat Albert Practice Flight
- 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Free First Thursday (the Museum stays open late for FREE!)
Friday, August 4, 2023
Aircraft arrival and flight times are approximate and subject to change without notice. Note: The Museum's Main Parking lot will be closed to vehicle traffic in preparation for Jet Blast Bash. Please refer to parking information below.
- 1:20 PM - PBY Catalina takes off for Boeing Seafair Air Show (take-off time is approximate)
- 2:15 PM - B-17 takes off for Boeing Seafair Air Show (take-off time is approximate)
- 2:25 PM - B-25 takes off for Boeing Seafair Air Show (take-off time is approximate)
- 2:30 PM - Fat Albert takes off for Boeing Seafair Air Show (take-off time is approximate)
- 2:40 PM - Blue Angels #1-6 take off for Boeing Seafair Air Show (take-off time is approximate)
For Blue Angel viewing information on Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6, 2023, please refer to the Jet Blast Bash event schedule. Note: Museum admission is required for access on Saturday and Sunday.
Blue Angel Viewing
Viewing of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ take-offs and landings takes place outside in our Main Parking Lot along Boeing Field’s fence-line. Access on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 requires Museum admission. Visitors may bring in blankets or low-back folding chairs (see graphic below) for viewing. To qualify as a low-back folding chair it must be no more than 9 inches from the ground to the seat and no more than 26 inches from the top of the chair to the ground.
Visitors may not bring the following: tall chairs, camping chairs, tables, umbrellas, coolers, canopies, or ladders.
Note: The Museum is not responsible for lost or stolen items placed outside and/or unattended.
Parking Information
On Friday, August 4-Sunday, August 6, 2023 the Museum's Main Parking Lot will be closed to vehicle traffic.
Please refer to the Parking Map below for parking information and directions. Note: There is ADA parking available just North of the Museum's East Campus. Please use the drop-off and pick-up lane (noted on the Map) located in front of the Museum's West Plaza off East Marginal Way South, as there are no shuttles provided.
Parking Information - Sat/Sun, August 5-6
Jet Blast Bash
Come back on Saturday and Sunday, August 5 & 6 for our spectacular Jet Blast Bash with even more Blue Angels action, live music, family activities, food and beer garden, and more!
