Know Before You Go
We want you to have an amazing experience at the Texas Capital Air Show, so we put together this one-page guide with some key information to help you plan your day.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for on this page, be sure to check out our FAQs page, or contact us at info@texascapitalairshow.com
Schedule
Saturday and Sunday
Parking OPEN: 9:00 AM
Gates OPEN: 9:30 AM
Flying approximately 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Gates CLOSE: 4:30 PM
Performers are subject to change, but will fly both days unless otherwise noted.
Entry Restrictions
Permitted Items
To help guests prepare for the Air Show, the following items are permitted within the venue, subject to any noted conditions or limitations.
Assistive devices used for accessibility are permitted, including service animals, walking canes, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids. Small coolers required for valid medical needs only are also permitted.
Small backpacks (not larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″) or bags for medications, baby supplies, light clothing, sunscreen.
In accordance with TSA guidelines, empty water bottles are permitted. Bottles must be empty upon entry and may be filled at water stations inside the show. Water is also available for purchase at concession booths.
*Sealed plastic water bottles are permitted
Strollers and wagons are permitted in General Admission and may be parked at the back of Reserved Seating.
Folding chairs & blankets for the General Admission areas as no seats are provided for General Admission areas.
Restricted Items
To help ensure the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all guests, certain items are not permitted at the Air Show. Please review the list below before arriving at the venue.
Weapons of any kind (including firearms and concealed carry), knives of any size or type, multi-tools with or without blades, tasers, and pepper spray, mace or similar chemical defenses).
Large umbrellas, tens or pop-up canopies or other items that obstruct guests’ views
Drones or remotely controlled devices of any type or size.
Bicycles and motorized two-wheeled vehicles, including e-bikes and recreational scooters.
Smoking of any type – including but not limited to: cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, marijuana, etc.
Large backpacks (those larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″) or camping-style packs intended to carry more than small personal items (such as medications, sunscreen, light clothing, or baby supplies)
Outside food or beverages, unless medically necessary (baby food and formula permitted)
Coolers
Please Note: Small coolers required for baby food or valid medical needs are permitted. Subject to search.
Glass containers of any kind, whether full or empty, including bottles, jars, and drinkware
Fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, firecrackers, and other novelty or pyrotechnic items
Pets of any kind. Only trained service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted. For your pet’s safety, please do not leave animals unattended in vehicles
Parking Information and Map
Know Before You Go
Parking opens at 9:00 AM
All vehicles parking at the show are required to obtain a paid parking pass online in advance.
If you still need a parking pass, please click here.
There is limited parking space at the Air Show, so once all parking passes have been sold, there will be NO more parking passes released. Vehicles arriving at the Air Show without a parking pass will not be admitted.
NO loitering or tailgating is permitted in the parking lots.
NO RVs, campers, or other oversized vehicles. Parking space is very limited, and to fit as many vehicles into the parking lot as possible, we are limiting the size of vehicles.
Due to limited egress and ingress routes to the airport, we will NOT have a drop-off area at the show this year.
Tips
Please have your parking pass ready to show the parking attendants BEFORE you get to the front of the line. This will help traffic flow more smoothly into the parking lot.
Arrive early
With limited entrance routes to the airport, we do expect some traffic, so by arriving early, you can potentially avoid some of that traffic.
Stay Later
While flying ends at 4 PM, gates don’t close until 4:30 PM, so stick around after flying to see the ground displays one more time and avoid the initial heavy flow of exit traffic.
Accessibility Information
A limited number of handicapped parking spaces will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis in both the Red Lot and the Blue Lot. Those wishing to park in one of these spots must have their parking pass, and either the license plate or the handicap placard.
There is no handicap specific parking pass.
Both the Red Lot and the Blue Lot are on a hard surface, so they will be easily maneuvered.
Red Lot
This lot is for those with General Admission, Premium Box, and Mustang Club tickets.
A limited number of handicapped parking spaces will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those wishing to park in one of these spots must have their parking pass and either the license plate or the handicap placard. There is no handicap specific parking pass.
Directions
Enter at 1982 Airport Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
GPS Coordinates: 29°53’40.0″N 97°52’46.4″W
Blue Lot
This lot is for those with Raptor Club, VIP, and friends and family tickets.
A limited number of handicapped parking spaces will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those wishing to park in one of these spots must have their parking pass and either the license plate or the handicap placard. There is no handicap specific parking pass.
Directions
Enter at 41 Mill Road, Maxwell, TX 78656
GPS Coordinates: 29°52’52.7″N 97°51’06.7″W
Yellow Lot
This lot is for volunteers only
Directions
Enter at 2175 Airport Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Parking Map
Overview of the parking lot locations.
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Venue Map
Navigate your way around the Texas Capital Air Show with our Venue Map.
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2026 Texas Capital Air Show – Event Map Accessibility Guide
The Texas Capital Air Show takes place November 7–8, 2026, at San Marcos Airport in San Marcos, Texas.
Event Hours
Gates open: 9:30 AM
Flying performances: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Gates close: 4:30 PM
Parking and Entrances
General Parking: Located west of the main spectator area, with a designated parking entrance shown on the overview map near Kane Avenue West.
General Admission Entrance: Located along the eastern edge of the General Parking area, providing access to the General Spectator Area.
VIP Parking: Located southeast of the VIP Spectator Area, with access indicated from the roads shown on the overview map.
VIP Entrance: Located along the southeastern edge of the spectator area, adjacent to VIP Parking and Club Seating.
Spectator Areas
General Spectator Area: The largest viewing area, located in the northern and central portions of the event grounds.
Wings & Warriors Spectator Area: Located northeast of the General Spectator Area.
VIP Spectator Area: Located southeast of the General Spectator Area, alongside the designated club areas.
Club Areas and Seating
The following areas are labeled along the southeastern side of the event grounds:
Raptor Club
Mustang Club
Club Seating
Guest Services and Amenities
Information: Two information stations are marked on the map. One is near the General Admission Entrance, and the other is near the VIP Entrance.
First Aid / Lost Child: Two locations are marked with red cross symbols. One is in the northern portion of the General Spectator Area, and the other is near the southeastern end of the central spectator grounds.
Lost & Found: One location is marked near the southeastern side of the General Spectator Area, northwest of the VIP Entrance.
Restrooms: Four restroom locations are indicated: one in the northern General Spectator Area, one near the General Admission Entrance, one near the central first aid station, and one near the VIP Entrance.
Food: Two food locations are marked, one in the central General Spectator Area and another farther southeast near the VIP Spectator Area.
Beer: Two beverage locations are marked, one near the General Admission Entrance and another near the southeastern spectator and club areas.
Additional Information
The event map provides approximate locations of parking, entrances, spectator areas, and guest amenities. It does not identify accessible parking spaces, accessible routes, or wheelchair-accessible viewing locations.
For specific accessibility accommodations or assistance navigating the event grounds, please contact the event organizer.
Tickets
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