Upcoming dates
Every other summer, Hill Air Force Base opens its gates for one of the largest free events in Utah. Warriors Over the Wasatch, the base's air show, typically draws between 200,000 and 300,000 people over two days, according to the Utah Air Show Foundation, which partners with the base on it. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds close the show each day.
If you were planning on 2026, the plans changed. The 2026 show was set for June 27 and 28, and in April the base postponed it, citing the need to put its resources toward ongoing operations. The next show is June 19 and 20, 2027. After that, according to a base spokesman, the show moves from even-numbered years to odd ones.
This guide covers what the day looks like, the rules, and how to get there from Utah Valley. The practical details come from the base's 2026 visitor FAQ. The base will publish updated information for 2027, and some details may change.
The basics
- When: June 19 and 20, 2027. For 2026 the gates were set to open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Hill Air Force Base, between Layton, Clearfield and Roy, about 75 miles north of Provo.
- Cost: free. Food and souvenirs are sold on site, and VIP tickets are sold separately through the Utah Air Show Foundation.
- Schedule: both days are designed to be the same. The base does not post times for individual acts, because the lineup can change with the weather, but performances run nonstop and the Thunderbirds fly last.
What happened to 2026
The base announced the postponement in April. Its commander said the base could not guarantee the quality and scale the show is known for under current constraints, and people who already held VIP tickets were offered the choice of keeping them for 2027 or taking a refund. The 2026 show had been planned around America's 250th anniversary, and its announced performers included Tora Tora Tora, Yellow Thunder, Gregory Colyer and Brad Wursten alongside the Thunderbirds. The base has not announced the 2027 lineup.
How the day works
The show happens in two places at once: overhead, where aerial acts fly one after another, and on the ground, where aircraft are parked for static displays you can walk between. Weather sometimes reshuffles the schedule, but the base says the show goes on in all but the most severe conditions, and the ground displays stay open during delays.
Because acts do not have posted times, the only fixed point is the finale. If a full day is too much for young children, an afternoon visit still includes the Thunderbirds.
Getting there from Provo
FrontRunner is the easiest way. For 2026, the Utah Transit Authority planned special FrontRunner pricing and a free shuttle between Clearfield FrontRunner Station and the show on both days. FrontRunner runs from Provo to Clearfield on one line, so Utah Valley riders can make the whole trip without a car. Check UTA's air show page and the schedule for your day before you go.
Driving is possible but slow. The base calls on-base parking extremely limited. Drivers enter through the West Gate (650 North in Clearfield, I-15 Exit 335) or the North Gate (5600 South in Roy, I-15 Exit 338). The South Gate is closed to vehicles but open to people on foot. Staff direct cars to lots, and shuttles run from lots too far to walk.
Off-base parking with shuttles:
- Clearfield FrontRunner Station, with a free shuttle.
- Weber State University Center for Continuing Education, 775 S. University Park Blvd., limited parking with a free shuttle.
- Northridge High School, 2430 N. Hill Field Road, limited shuttle service, or walk onto the base through the South Gate.
Accessible parking is limited; vehicles with a placard should use the West Gate. Motorcyclists must wear a helmet and protective gear. Cyclists may ride onto the base with a helmet, but there are no bike racks, and bikes cannot go through security into the event.
What you can and cannot bring
- Chairs: small fold-up chairs only. Large lounge chairs are turned away.
- Shade: no tents or awnings. Small personal umbrellas are fine.
- Coolers: not allowed, except small coolers for medication that needs refrigeration or for infant food.
- Prohibited: alcohol, non-prescription drugs and weapons of any kind. The base publishes a full list of permitted and prohibited items.
- Pets: service animals only.
- Smoking: not allowed.
- Food and water: vendors take cash, credit and debit cards, and free water stations are spread through the venue.
- ID: not required, but everyone is subject to search, and the base encourages anyone 16 or older to carry ID.
Ear protection
The base's own FAQ calls air shows inherently loud, and the fast jet passes are the loudest moments of the day. Bring earplugs or earmuffs for everyone, and above all for young children. For toddlers and babies, over-ear muffs are easier to keep on than foam plugs. If you plan to bring a service animal, the base asks you to weigh the noise first.
Keeping kids together
Wristbands are handed out at each entrance to help reunite lost children with their parents, and there is a lost child area. The lost child booth's number is 801-777-FIND (3463). Pick a meeting spot the moment you arrive.
Heat and sun
Late June on an airfield means a long day in open sun. Bring hats, sunscreen and a refillable bottle for the water stations.
A June day trip north
The air show sits in the middle of a good stretch of Davis County outings. Lagoon is in Farmington, Antelope Island is a short drive west, and earlier in June Bountiful's chalk art festival fills its Main Street. For the rest of the county's summer, see our guide to Davis County's summer festivals.
Related Guides
- Stadium of Fire
- The Freedom Festival guide
- Lagoon from Provo
- Antelope Island from Provo
- The Bountiful Chalk Art Festival
- Festivals across Utah Valley
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