Program
Aerial display
Morning session 10 am - 12 pm
Paul Bennet Airshow - Wolf Pitts Pro & TBM Grumman Avenger
Mid-Day feature - 12 pm - 1 pm
RAAF Roulettes
Afternoon session 1 pm - 3 pm
Paul Bennet Airshow - Wolf Pitts Pro & TBM Grumman Avenger
*Timings will be released soon
Live Music
Activities
AIRCBR Joy rides
Book a joy ride with AIRCBR for a birds' eye view of Canberra’s distinctive wheel-and-spoke road and street layout. Tickets sold on the day, 4-5 passengers per ride.
Learn2Fly - Flights
Book a flight with Learn2Fly for a scenic flight taking in the Airport, Lake Burley Griffin, Black Mountain and all the sights inbetween. Tickets sold on the day, 4-5 passengers per ride.
Learn2fly - Flight simulator
Simulator on site: $25
An exhilarating simulator experience with Learn2fly, located within the main event zone. This one is for the kids and those not yet ready to brave a trial flight. Our team will get you into our CTLS simulator where you can try flight in the safety and comfort of our display tent.
Simulator off site: $50
Try flight without leaving the ground. Our CASA approved flight simulator is used in our flight training for a variety of tasks including advanced training and scenario based decision making. On open day though its there for fun!! 2-4 point cook, please call 0450645400 to book.
Meet the Pilots
Meet the Mascots
Families can also enjoy meeting mascots from local Canberra businesses and charities, adding fun, colour and photo‑worthy moments throughout the day. It’s a great chance for kids to engage with familiar community faces alongside the aviation action.
What's on
Important information
How do I get to the event?
To reduce traffic congestion, we are offering a free park-and-ride shuttle bus service. We encourage all attendees to make use of this rather than driving directly to the event. The Shuttle Bus will leave from the city interchange and the car parks at Russell, departing every 5 mins.
Please note there is no storage for bikes or e-scooters at the event.
Can I catch public transport to the event?
Ticketholders to the Canberra Airport Open Day get FREE travel on all Transport Canberra bus and light rail services. Simply present your ticket to the bus driver or CMET Customer Service Officer when requested. The Transport Canberra Rapid Route 3 stops at the terminal, a short walk from the event site.
Where do I park?
Parking is available at Majura Park Shopping Centre. You can enter the event via the Catalina Drive entry. Accessible parking is available beside George Tyson Drive. These car parks allow you to park close to the airfield and offer access to the event zone via hard surfaces.
Registrations are full for the event, what do I do?
There is a waitlist for the event. If a ticket becomes available, you will be notified.
Can I get a ticket at the event gate?
Please register online before the event. You will be required to show your ticket at entry. If you do not have a ticket, you will not be allowed entry.
When do I have to arrive?
There are two sessions in the day, morning (9am-12pm) and afternoon (12pm-3pm). Please arrive for your ticketed time.
What can I bring in?
The event will be located within the airfield so do not bring anything you can’t take on a flight. This includes nail scissors, nail files, pocket knives and prohibited weapons. Random bag checks may occur in all locations.
Dogs are not permitted with the exception of service dogs like guide dogs.
Accessibility
We endeavour to make the event as accessible as possible for everyone. For accessibility questions, please email airportopenday@canberraaairport.com.au
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