Please find below the full list of performance times for todays Pacific Airshow, a comprehensive guide to all the must-see highlights, ensuring you have all the details you need to make the most of this extraordinary celebration of aviation. Stay tuned for the latest updates and insider tips to enhance your airshow experience!
Sunday 18th August – Pacific Airshow Schedule
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 10:15 | Opening Ceremony – AUS – USA & UK |
| 10:22 | Gold Coast Skydive – Parachute Jumpers |
| 10:31 | Jeff Boerboon – Yak 110 – Teaser |
| 10:38 | Matt Hall & Emma Mcdonalds – MXS & Extra 300 |
| 10:49 | RAAF 100 Squadron – P51 MUSTANG |
| 10:58 | Freedom Formation – Yak 55 & RV X 12 |
| 11:17 | RAAF Roulettes |
| 11:33 | RAAF 100 Squadron – Canberra Bomber |
| 11:42 | Fastjet – L-39 X 3 |
| 11:45 | Performer Signing Session – South end of Aviation Alley – Matt Hall |
| 11:52 | Hayden Pullen – Extra 330 |
| 12:01 | Queensland Fire Department – Air Attack Demo |
| 12:10 | Nitro Circus – Motocross Teaser – AUS |
| 12:12 | US Navy Leap Frogs – Demo Team |
| 12:22 | US Marine Corps – MV-33 Osprey |
| 12:35 | US Navy P-8A Poseidon |
| 12:45 | RAAF – FA/18 Rhino – Handling Display |
| 13:01 | Westpac – Lifesaving Display |
| 13:09 | Red Star Roolettes – CJ-6 & YAK 52 |
| 13:23 | Emma Mcdonalds – Extra 330 Solo Display |
| 13:32 | Screaming Diamonds – Pitts 3-Ship |
| 13:45 | United States Airforce – C-17 Display |
| 13:56 | United States Airforce – KC-135 Demo Team |
| 14:02 | United States Airforce – F22’s Hawaiian Raptors |
| 14:00 | Performer Signing Session – South end of Aviation Alley |
| 14:10 | Aaron Deliu – Display |
| 14:23 | RAF Falcons Parachute Team – UK & AUS |
| 14:25 | Nitro Circus – Motocross Freestyle – Teaser |
| 14:39 | Matt Halls – MXS – Red Bull Champion |
| 14:30 | Performer Signing Session – South end of Aviation Alley |
| 14:50 | T-33 Shooting Star – Greg Colyer |
| 15:04 | Jeff Boerboon – Yak 110 |
| 15:18 | RAAF F-35 A Lightning II |
| 15:30 | Performer Signing Session – South end of Aviation Alley |
| 15:30 | Nitro Circus – Motocross Freestyle – Session |
Getting To The Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
With a massive crowd expected, allow plenty of time getting there, and be prepared for traffic delays in and around Surfers Paradise, we have outlined the best ways to get to the event.
Public Transport
We recommend catching the G:Link through to Surfers Paradise, if you are coming from Brisbane or the North you can get on the link at Helensvale and catch it through until Surfers Paradise, or if your coming from the South jump on at Broadbeach South and travel through until Surfers Paradise at Cavill Avenue.
You can use Translinks Journey Planner to help you with your trip.
Walk, Cycle or Scoot
Why not get in those extra steps and walk, ride or scoot to the event, You can jump on the white sandy highway and walk up the brach to the event precinct or jump on and hire a scooter through to the event, the City of Gold Coast have provided extra bike racks around the precinct for your convenience.
Taxi or Ride Share
Sure to be a popular option and the most susceptible to delay is jumping in a taxi or ride share, if you’re coming from the airport or inland you can get dropped off near the event precinct.
Event Schedule and Start Times
Session Times
The team behind the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast have promised a three-day spectacle and while they don’t release specific timetable in the leadup to the event, However, if you would like the schedule over the event weekend.
Gate Opening Times
To secure the best spot you can access the precinct every day from 9am
What to bring
If you are in the GA area we recommend bringing an umbrella or some form of shade under 2m in size, and snacks and water there will be plenty of food vendors on site but their may be some lines. Also seating make sure to bring along a chair or some towels to pull up some sand.
- Chair or Seating
- Sunscreen and Hats
- Small Shade or Umbrella
- Water & Snacks
Same day passouts are also allowed, so you can head into many of the Bars & Restaurants for a meal at anytime during the three-day event.
