Glynn County Airport staff with a Blue Angel
Blue Angels Come to Brunswick Georgia for the Wings Over the Golden Isles Airshow
Blue Angels are flying over Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia in the Wings Over the Golden Isles Air Show and the excitement is in the air.
Long History in Aviation
Mel Baxter, President of the Brunswick-Glynn County Development Authority said “everyone here in Glynn County is really excited about seeing the Blue Angels perform. Aviation is at the heart and soul of our community and the Wings Over the Golden Isles Air Show is almost like we’re celebrating what who and what we are.”
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Blimps patrol for German U-Boats in Brunswick Georgia
The air show is going to be held at the Brunswick-Golden Isles Airport (BQK) which is quite fitting since the airport was constructed by the U.S. Navy. During World War II, the Brunswick-Golden Isles Airport was a base of operations for hunting German U-Boats. Liberty Ships, the vessels that were used to bring supplies to the Allies during WWII, were constructed in Brunswick, Georgia. German U-Boats would track progress of the ships and once they were complete and fully loaded with supplies, they would sink them.
Military and civilian pilots would take off from St Simons Island and patrol the waters off the Atlantic Coast. Blimps would launch from Glynco Naval Air Station to monitor for U-Boats. Glynco Naval Air Station has since been repurposed into the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and the airport is owned by Glynn County and is home to such companies as Gulfstream Aerospace and Stambaugh Aviation.
Aviation in Glynn County
“Aviation is already big business in Glynn County and will only get bigger in the future. This air show is a great opportunity introduce future generations to careers in aviation.” – John Scott, CEcD, Project Manager, Brunswick-Glynn County Development Authority
The Brunswick-Golden Isles Airport…
- BQK has an 8,000ft runway and can handle just about any size aircraft.
- BQK is surrounded by about 2,000 acres of land so there’s plenty of room for future growth.
- Three times a day, Delta Airlines has passenger flight to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – best of all the flights only take 37 minutes!
- Brunswick, GA is a population center on the East Coast that has an area population of nearly 250,000.
- Brunswick is located one hour south of the Port of Savannah and one hour north of the Port of Jacksonville.
- Glynn County, Georgia is also home to the McKinnon-St Simons Airport and the Jekyll Island Airport.
Wings Over the Golden Isles Airshow
The Airshow has a really impressive line up and will open with a concert performance by 38 Special.
- USN Blue Angels
- F-22 Raptor Demo Team
- AeroShell Aerobatic Team
- USSOCOM Para-Commandos
- Mike Wiskus – Lucas Oil Airshows
- Michael Goulian Aerosports
- Jerry “Jive” Kerby Wild Blue Airshows
- Bob Carlton & Vertigo Air Shows
- Buck Roetman-Wild Horse Aviation
- Jim Tobul F4U Corsair Demo
- Scott Yoak P-51D Mustang Demo
- Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car Show
- Sky Soldiers Cobra Demo Team
- Ladies For Liberty
Airshow Schedule
Visit the official website for questions or additional information – wingsovergoldenisles.com
FRIDAY EVENING
- 4:30 pm: Reserved Airport & Daily Parking Lots Open
- 5:00 pm: Tickets Booths Open
- 5:00 pm: Shuttle Bus Service Begins at Airport Parking Lots
- 5:30 pm: Main Air Show Gate Open
- 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm: Twilight Air Show — Headlining “F-22 Raptor & AeroShell Demo Teams”
- 9:00 pm: Concert Series — Headlining “.38 SPECIAL”
- 10:45 pm: Gates Close & Shuttle Bus Service Ends
SATURDAY
- 8:00 am: FLETC Public Parking Lots Open (No Shuttle Services Provided)
- 8:30 am: Reserve Airport & Premium Lots Open with Shuttle Bus Services
- 8:00 am: Tickets Booths Open
- 9:00 am: Main Air Show Gate Opens
- 11:30 – 12:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies — Performer Introductions / National Anthem / Flag Drops
- 12:00 – 5:00 pm: Aerial Performances, Ground Demonstrations & Veterans Parade of Honor
SUNDAY
- 8:00 am: FLETC Public Parking Lots Open (No Shuttle Services Provided)
- 8:30 am: Reserve Airport & Premium Lots Open with Shuttle Bus Services
- 8:00 am: Tickets Booths Open
- 8:00 am: Tickets Booths Open
- 9:00 am: Main Air Show Gate Opens
- 11:30 – 12:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies — Performer Introductions / National Anthem / Flag Drops
- 12:00 – 5:00 pm: Aerial Performances, Ground Demonstrations & Veterans Parade of Honor
