ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION 

TICKET TYPES 

We are an accessible event and have our Accessible Viewing Platforms or the Huntington Beach Pier available to support our ADA ticket holders who are unable to easily navigate the sand due to wheelchair or limited mobility. 

A GA - Accessible ticket type is available online to purchase that allows access to our General Admission Accessible Viewing Platforms and provides one complimentary companion ticket. 

Our Accessible Viewing platforms are located on the beach with temporary trackway flooring providing access inside GATE B and can be located on our EVENT MAP 

The Pier ticket type provides an accessible option for those that are unable or would rather not have to navigate the sand of Huntington Beach. There is no complimentary companion ticket available with the Pier ticket. Anyone accessing the Pier must have their own ticket for entry. 

The Huntington Beach Pier is located just north of our venue site and is accessible as it does not require any sand access. You enter through the PIER entry gate and can see its location on our EVENT MAP 

Non-wheelchair requirements: If you do not require wheelchair support (which is what the GA - Accessible Viewing Platforms are directed towards) and would like to purchase GA or Show Center Zone tickets and receive a companion ticket, you can complete those purchases and let us know at tickets@pacificairshow.com. Please provide your ADA and companion requirement within the email request and our team will review and if approved, add a complimentary companion ticket to your account to use for entry. It is one complimentary companion ticket per one purchased GA or Show Center Zone ticket. 

Purchase your tickets online HERE. 

However, it is important to note: Pacific Airshow is highly exposed to the elements (sunshine, heat, very limited shade) and spans a large physical layout on Huntington Beach including the sand. Attending for the day can be physically demanding, so we strongly encourage all ticket holders to prepare ahead for a day in the sun. 

LIMITED SEATING: Complimentary ADA accessible seating is available on the Huntington Beach Pier on a first-come first-serve basis. Guests requiring assistance will be admitted to our ticketed Pier Seating accessible area accompanied by 1 caretaker/companion only. Additional guests will be required to purchase Pier tickets for access. Once ADA spots on the Huntington Beach Pier are filled for the day, they’re gone so please plan ahead. 

TICKET PURCHASE & COMPANION CARDS 

Ticket Purchases: GA - Accessible tickets are available at a discounted price to purchase for individuals with mobility or accessibility needs who require the use of our Accessible Viewing Platforms. There is no discounted price for Pier tickets. 

Companion Tickets: Each GA - Accessible ticket purchase includes the option to redeem one complimentary companion ticket. This must be requested at the time of your initial purchase. 

There is no companion ticket included with Pier ticket purchases. Every ticket holder accessing the Pier must hold their own ticket for entry. 

Verification: Please ensure you bring your valid, government-recognized accessibility or companion card to the gate, as our team may request to view it upon entry. 

Hospitality Exclusion: Companion cards, alongside a companion ticket, grant entry to the General Admission precinct only and cannot be used to access hospitality spaces. All hospitality guests must hold their own valid ticket for entry. 

 

GETTING THERE (TRANSPORTATION) AND VENUE ACCESS 

Entry Gates: We recommend entering via GATE B for GA – Accessible ticket holders or the PIER GATE for Pier ticket holders. EVENT MAP. However all gates are ADA compliant and allow for accessible entry. 

Parking Restrictions and Assistance to Venue: There is no parking permitted on site and all parking is operated by the City of Huntington Beach.  

Pacific Airshow staff assistance is not provided between your vehicle and the gates or within the venue, so accessible ticket holders must ensure they can navigate to the entrance and inside the venue independently or with their companion. 

For accessible parking and drop off, please refer to the City of Huntington Beach information. Accessible parking spaces may be available near the venue on a first-come, first-served basis with valid placard or license plate. All costs for parking are at the responsibility of the ticket holder. 

City of Huntington Beach – Beach and Camping Parking information 

City of Huntington Beach – Beach Parking Rates and Fees information 

Please note: Pacific Airshow is highly exposed to the elements (sunshine, heat, very limited shade) and spans a large physical layout on Huntington Beach including the sand. Attending for the day can be physically demanding, so we strongly encourage all ticket holders to prepare ahead for a day in the sun. You can see the full venue layout on our online Event Map to help plan your day. 

Temporary Flooring: Temporary trackway flooring is placed throughout the venue precinct however, ticket holders who are able, should be prepared for walking on sand, sidewalks and uneven terrain. Our Pacific Airshow takes place on Huntington Beach so please plan accordingly as it is different than attending an event at a permanent venue. 

 

EVENT INFO 

GA - Accessible Viewing Platform Locations: Situated inside GATE B down on the sand via temporary trackway flooring there are 3 accessible viewing platforms available. These platforms are prioritized to those with GA - Accessible tickets and are available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the locations on our online Event Map. 

Platform Seating: One temporary folding chair may be available on the platform for companions (temporary chairs are subject to availability and available on a first come, first serve basis). These chairs must remain on the platform at all times and not be moved around the venue. 

Please note for GA – Accessible Viewing Platforms: 

  • Caretakers/Companions may be asked to stand in the back or leave the viewing area if capacity is reached. 

  • Viewing Areas are non-smoking. 

  • Guests may not save spaces. 

  • If a guest leaves for 30mins or more their space may be allocated to another person. 

  • Do not block the view of other guests. 

Platform Capacity Limits: If our GA - Accessible Viewing platforms reach capacity, only the GA - Accessible ticket holder and their primary companion are permitted on the platform. Additional members of the group must watch from another location nearby. 

Venue Layout: Our venue is temporary and built specifically for our Airshow. Hard temporary trackway flooring will be placed in key areas of the sand within the venue to help with movement but navigating sections of soft sand may be required to access certain areas.  

Areas of our NXTGN STEM Lab and to the view the Family Zone and signing sessions will be accessible with the temporary hard flooring. 

Temporary accessible washrooms are located throughout the venue, close to our Viewing Platforms and can be found on our EVENT MAP. 

First Aid: A first aid station is located outside GATE B before you enter the venue. 

Service Animals: Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted at Pacific Airshow. Emotional support, therapy, or comfort animals are not considered service animals and will not be admitted. All service animals must remain under the handler’s control at all times and on a leash or harness. Handlers are responsible for cleaning up after their service animal. 

 

CONTACT 

For any specific accessibility questions, please reach out directly to tickets@pacificairshow.com before the Airshow weekend (October 2-4) or come speak to one of our friendly team members on the day.