A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor zooms past spectators during the F-22 Demonstration at the Arctic Thunder Open House Special Needs and Department of Defense Family Day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 29, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Javier Alvarez)

F-22 Raptor Demonstration Preview

With only a handful of days to go until the gates of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson open for the start of Arctic Thunder Open House 2022, we can hardly contain our excitement. We hope you are planning to spend your weekend with us where there is something for everyone. If you enjoy live music, we have […]

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3-Weeks Away | Coming Updates

With only 3 weeks away from the start of Arctic Thunder Open House, we are laser focused on finalizing the remaining event information and getting that information into your hands. In the coming days, the even map will be incrementally updated, the schedule will be expanded to give you more information about performances and events, […]

Grayson Phillips, 2, and his mother, Morgan Phillips, JBER civilian, enjoy the air show during the Arctic Thunder Open House Special Needs and Department of Defense Family Day at JBER, Alaska, June 29, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell)

New for 2022 – Premium Seating

In years past, Arctic Thunder Open House offered tickets to bleacher seating close to the action along the flight line. This year, we are taking it up a notch. We would like to introduce the Spartan and Raptor Club premium seating options. Premium seating affords you access to the optimal viewing angle for all performances, […]

Lincoln, 4, and his father Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Hamblin inspect a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the Arctic Thunder Open House Special Needs and Department of Defense Family Day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 29, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

Admissions Information Updated

Is Arctic Thunder on your schedule for July 30th and 31st? Arctic Thunder Open House 2022 admissions information has been updated. As always, admissions and parking to Arctic Thunder is completely free to public. One change to take note of from years past. Premium seating tickets can be purchased online. We look forward to seeing […]