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Most people coming from Los Angeles approach from S.R. 14, also known as the Antelope Valley Freeway. If you are using this route, continue on the 14 Freeway, past Palmdale and Lancaster, to the town of Rosamond.
Exit the 14 Freeway at Rosamond Blvd. (Exit 55) and turn right (east). Continue on Rosamond Blvd. through the town of Rosamond for approximately 15 miles (24 km) to the main base.
If you prefer to go through the North Gate, see directions below for an alternate route. |
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Drive on the 58 Freeway for through Tehachapi to the town of Mojave. From Mojave, continue on the 58 Freeway, passing the Mojave Airport, for approximately 14 miles and take the Edwards AFB off-ramp (Exit 186).
Alternate Route from Los Angeles: Follow the directions above but do not exit at Rosamond Blvd. Continue driving north on the 14 Freeway for approximately 12.8 miles, to the town of Mojave where the freeway ends. Cross the railroad tracks and, at the traffic light, turn right (east) and follow the signs directing you to S.R. 58 and Barstow. After a few minutes the road will put you on the new 58 Freeway. From the traffic light intersection, it is approximately 16.7 miles to the Edwards AFB off-ramp (Exit 186). |
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From San Bernardino or the Counties of Riverside, San Diego or Orange, take the I-15 north through the Cajon Pass. Just after cresting the Cajon Summit, go 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to the US 395 off-ramp. Continue north on US 395 for 42.5 miles (68 km). At this point you will reach Kramer Junction (where S.R. 58 intersects US 395). Turn left at this intersection, onto S.R. 58, and continue west for 19.7 miles (31.7 km). Take Exit 186, the Edwards AFB off-ramp (not the North Edwards off-ramp) and turn left to the base.
Click here for map. |
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Gates open for Flight Test Nation 2009 7 a.m.
Aerial demonstrations officially begin with Brig. Gen. (ret) Chuck Yeager and Maj. Gen. (ret) Joe Engle breaking the sound barrier in two F-16s
Opening remarks by Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn commander USAF Flight Test Center
Golden Knight flag drop Air Combat Command
A-10 demonstration
B-25, B-17, P-51, P-38 Doolittle Raid Demonstration Flights White Knight II flyby Address by General Yeager
"B-2" bike drive by Address by General Engle
F-16 demonstration
AT-6/ SNJ demonstration
C-17 demonstration
Department of Defense Enlistment/Re-enlistment at show center
T-34 demonstration
Golden Knights Team Performance
B-1, B-2, B-52 Flyby
(The only formation flight featuring the three bombers)
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Heritage Flyby (F-22, F-16, A-10, P-38)
Flight Test Center Aerial Review
Flying ends at approximately 3 p.m. at that time David Hartman will be joined by General Engle and General Yeager for a narrated discussion of flight test in Hangar 1600.
Static displays will include the first unvieling of the F-35 Lightning II during an Air Show and a X-47-B mock up will be on display, along with various other historcal and current aircraft.
(Flying schedule can change without notice) |
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FREE
This event is open to the general public.
Media registration for the open house will end Midnight Pacific Daylight Time Oct. 7. Unregistered media may still attend the open house and air show, but only as part of the general public. For more information, call the Chief of Media Relations at (661) 277-4127. |
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FREE
Once there, all personnel will be directed to the location of the Open House. Drivers with the appropriate state issued handicap placard will be directed to the appropriate parking lot, and busses will be directed to the bus parking area. There is also RV/travel trailer parking, however, attendees are not allowed to stay overnight.
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From Los Angeles (to West Gate) 