Air Show Information

Barksdale Defenders of Liberty
Air & Space Show

Details are subject to change.

Off-Site Parking

BPCC Campus 

Avoid the long traffic lines. Additional parking is available at Bossier Parish Community College with shuttle service straight to the Air Show entry point on Barksdale Air Force Base.

Baby Care & Nursing Station

NWLA Care Station

Come make use of our tent at the Barksdale Air Show! Nurse, pump, or change your baby's diaper. We will be set up for the military twilight showing Friday evening as well as for the public shows Saturday and Sunday. See more on Facebook.

The following rules will be enforced:

  • Vehicles and persons are subject to search at any time
  • No weapons including but not limited to: guns, knives or blades of any length, stun guns or tasers, mace or pepper spray
  • No pets are permitted, other than Service Animals*
  • No illegal drugs including prescribed medicinal marijuana and other federally illegal substances
  • No drones or balloons
  • No frisbees, baseballs, or other sporting equipment that can be thrown
  • No ridable or wheeled sporting equipment (i.e. roller skates, bicycles, skateboards, golf carts, segways, hoverboards)
  • No glass bottles
  • No outside food or drinks including alcoholic beverages
  • No grills or devices to cook food
  • No beach umbrellas or tents
  • No large hand carried items
  • No large back packs, hard coolers, etc. 
  • No smoking, electronic cigarettes, or tobacco products (unless in designated areas) 
  • No laser pointers
  • Diaper bags, totes (clear plastic) and small purses (not to exceed one cubic foot) are permitted
  • Strollers, wheelchairs, and electric scooters (for handicapped/elderly) are permitted
  • Camera and lens cases are permitted but subject to search
  • Lawn chairs are permitted
  • You must take anything you brought with you away, including refuse

* Service Animals as defined by the American with Disabilities Act are permitted

 

Please note: this list is not all inclusive and everyone and everything is subject to search at any point.

 

Entry & Parking

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. - Gates close at 4:00 p.m. - Do not arrive at the gates prior to 9:00 a.m. - Carpooling is HIGHLY encouraged.

FAQs

Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air Show

For any inquiries, please contact us at: Public Affairs Division, 2d Bomb Wing (AFGSC), 109 Barksdale Blvd West Suite 209, Barksdale AFB LA 71110-2270

Office: (318) 456-1015
Email: 2BW.PA@us.af.mil Military Affairs Council Communications

This website is operated exclusively by the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council.
No Federal endorsement is intended.