USAF – Arctic Thunder Open House

July 21, 2024 | By Mycroft | In News Update

Arctic Thunder Has Concluded for 2024

Thank you for a fantastic turnout at Arctic Thunder Open House 2024! We have reached the end of our open show, and Boniface and Richardson gates are now closed for entry. Please come join us next time at Arctic Thunder 2026. Thank you for your support.

Arctic Thunder Open House attendees watch from the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 19, 2024. Various aerial and ground performers, including the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, perform two full days of world-class aerial acrobatics and military demonstrations at ATOH, a biennial event that JBER hosts to give back to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

July 21, 2024 | By Mycroft | In News Update

Last and Final Day Until 2026

Do not wait wait for 2026! Join us today, July 21st, at Arctic Thunder Open House. Gates open at 9 a.m. for public access. Please carpool where possible as parking is limited. Some important areas to review: We look forward to seeing you there.

Jayden Cruz, 2, plays with a toy airplane during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2022. This biennial event hosted by JBER is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers to include the JBER Joint Forces Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, Pacific Air Forces C-17 Demonstration Team and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

July 20, 2024 | By Mycroft | In News Update

Why wait for 2026?

Why wait for 2026 when you can join us this Sunday, July 21st, at Arctic Thunder Open House? Gates open at 9 a.m. for public access to the open house. Please carpool where possible as parking is limited. Some important areas to review: We look forward to seeing you there.

Spectators watch an air demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Curt Beach)

July 30, 2022 | By Mycroft | In Events, News Update

Welcome to Arctic Thunder Open House 2022 Day 1

Good morning Anchorage! Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson has opened its gates and is looking forward to hosting you, our valued mission partners, during Arctic Thunder Open House 2022. Come see our amazing performers and static displays. Check out the wide assortment of culinary delights offered by our vendors. Meet your uniformed neighbors and learn more […]

July 29, 2022 | By Mycroft | In Events, News Update

Arctic Thunder Open House 2022 Starts Tomorrow!

Can you believe it?!? Arctic Thunder Open House 2022 starts tomorrow. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson gates open to the public at 9 a.m. We are looking forward to seeing you! The event map has been updated with the latest information for July 30th and 31st. Please check both the Admissions Information and Entry Restrictions pages prior […]