FLYOVER AND STATIC REQUESTS

Aerial support requests can include airshows, event flyovers and static displays. Static displays allow the public to experience an up-close and personal view of our equipment and weapons systems and increase their knowledge and understanding of the Air Force mission.

Policy:

• A flyover, whether on-base or off-base, is a straight and level flight, limited to one pass, by no more than four military aircraft of the same general type (e.g., tactical, transport, rotary wing) from the same military service over a predetermined point on the ground at a specific time and not involving aerobatics or demonstrations.
• A flyover of more than four aircraft, or of multiple types of aircraft, or of aircraft representing more than one military service or nation, regardless of horizontal/timing separation of flying elements, constitutes an aerial review. Flyovers at memorial or funeral services in honor of rated and/or designated active duty aviation personnel are not community engagement activities.

Requesting Aerial Support:

• Submit all aerial support requests (airshows, event flyovers, static displays, etc.) through the following link: http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil. All requests for support must be submitted via this website. See detailed instructions here.
• When approved, you will receive a Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs approval number. Forward that number and all pertinent information to 28BW.Public.Affairs@us.af.mil.
• The 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office will send the request through to the appropriate channels and the requester will be contacted if Ellsworth assets are able or unable to support.  Sending/receiving a request does not confirm support.
• If the request can be supported, the supporting unit will make all arrangements.
• If Public Affairs hasn't confirmed receiving your request within a week of submission, please follow up by phone, (605) 385-50556, or by email, 28BW.Public.Affairs@us.af.mil.
• ELLSWORTH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A SCHEDULED AERIAL SUPPORT REQUEST AT ANY TIME DUE TO MISSION REQUIREMENTS.