LOCATION: Central Coast Airport
GATES OPEN: 9:00am
GATES CLOSE: 6:00pm
FLYING & GROUND DISPLAYS: 10:30am – 3:30pm
The event schedule will be posted here closer to the date.
Each day is planned to have the same line-up.
Please note, as can be the nature of airshows, sometimes participating aircraft can be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
DRIVING
Alternatively there are four off-site carparks with limited spaces available.
There will be FREE shuttle buses running between the off-site carpark and airshow all day.
THERE IS NO PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE AIRPORT
– For safety reasons, absolutely NO PARKING is permitted on Sparks Rd –
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Limited accessible parking is available at the venue for those with valid Mobility Parking Permits.
Accessible shuttle buses will also be operating on each shuttle line.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Alcohol
No alcoholic beverages can be brought onto the event site.
Animals
No animals are permitted on the event site eg. Dogs.
ATMs
Automatic Teller Machines will not be available onsite.
Bicycles
No bicycles will be permitted on the event site.
Cameras and Videos
Cameras and videos are encouraged.
Car Parking
There is no parking available at the airport. Offsite parking will be available a short distance away from the airport. A FREE shuttle bus service will operate to and from the main entrance gate throughout each day of the airshow. There will also be numerous pickup point in the surround areas. See the above transport instructions for further information.
Chairs
Visitors are permitted and encouraged to bring fold up chairs with them.
Concessions
Ticket concessions are available for general admission Pension Card holders and senior card holders only. CardS must be shown at the gate upon entry to the event.
Companion Card
Companions accompanying Companion Card holders receive a free General Admission ticket (excludes Gold Pass tickets) with a General Admission ticket purchase. Show your Companion Card at the entry gate to receive a complimentary ticket.
Accessibility
Visitors to the event should be aware that the event is not held on a purpose-built site and may pose some challenges for the very young, the elderly and those with mobility issues. Every effort has been made to make the site as accessible as possible however visitors should note there are uneven surfaces through many areas.
Service golf carts will be onsite to assist those who require assistance with mobility. Please ask a volunteer or security if you require assistance.
Disabled amenities are available.
Limited car parking for accredited state disabled permit pass holders ONLY.
Event-specific disabled car passes are not required.
Disabled patrons DO NOT receive a discount on general admission or Gold Pass tickets.
First Aid
A first aid facility will be located at the event and its location will be marked on the site map and in the program available on the day.
Food Outlets
A variety of food stalls will be available throughout the event site. Eskies and picnic hampers will not be permitted. Small snacks are permitted but we do ask that you support the local food vendors for your lunch.
Golf Buggies
There will be no golf buggies available at the airshow for hire. Patrons are not permitted to bring their own.
Hours
Gates open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. (No patrons will be admitted prior to 9:00 am.)
Air display times: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Saturday & Sunday
Lockers
Lockers will not be available at the event.
Merchandise
Official merchandise will be available at the event.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are permitted on site, however, due to network congestion, reception may not always be available.
Pass Outs
Pass outs will be available at the Main and Gold Pass entry gates. Persons leaving the event who do not obtain a pass out, will not be able to re-enter the event on the same ticket.
Pension Card Holders
Concession rates will be available to Pension Card holders when buying tickets online or at the main entrance gate. The Pension Card must be shown at the gate upon entry to the event.
Refunds
NO refunds will be available unless the event is cancelled.
Scooters and Skateboards
Scooters and Skateboards are not permitted at the event.
Seniors Card Holders
Concession tickets are ONLY available to Pension Card holders and Senior Card Holders.
Shade
There is minimal sun shelter available onsite. We encourage patrons to bring an umbrella or low lying sun shelter. Marquees will not be permitted. Don’t forget the sunscreen.
Shuttle Bus
A free shuttle bus will be available throughout the airshow days running between the offsite car parks and the main entrance gate.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the bounds of the airshow area. This includes the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cig or e-cigarettes), personal vaporisers, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or other battery powered vaporisers. Those wishing to smoke will need to obtain a Pass-Out which are available at the Main and Gold Pass entry gates. Please be aware that persons leaving the event who do not obtain a Pass-Out will not be able to re-enter the event on the same ticket.
Students
NO student concessions are available for the event.
Under 6 years – free.
6 years to 17 years – Child.
18 years & older – Adult.
Tickets
Tickets are ONLY available online and will not be available at the gate.
If you have any difficulties purchasing tickets online, please contact us at contact@paulbennetairshows.com.au for assistance or message the event Facebook page.
Gold Pass tickets are ONLY available online and will not be available at the gate.