FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. — Fairchild Air Force Base officials said SkyFest 2026 will welcome visitors June 6-7 with gates opening at 9 a.m. both days and air shows running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission and parking were free, according to base officials. Team Fairchild encouraged people across the Inland Northwest to get there early and consider shuttle service to help avoid delays.
Fairchild Air Force Base officials said that heavy traffic and required security checks could slow entry onto the base. They said that planners worked with the Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement to reduce backups on Highway 2…