15 Headlining Acts Prepare to Amaze with Showstopping Feats of Aerobatics and Flying Precision During the 3+ Hour Show Lineup
The Airshow will be simulcast and streaming LIVE on 98.7 The Coast Radio & Free App
The Wildwoods, NJ – August 27, 2025 – Anticipation is soaring as The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) presents the ‘Thunder Over the Waves Airshow’, produced by David Schultz Airshows. The spectacular event will take to the skies over the Wildwoods beaches on Friday, September 5 (practice day) and Saturday, September 6 (main event), featuring more than a dozen aerial acts.
With the official lineup in place, spectators can expect an unforgettable weekend of aerobatics and precision flying. From military parachute teams and high-speed jets to vintage propeller planes, the show promises nonstop excitement.
Thunder Over the Waves Airshow Schedule
Spectators can witness the incredible performers from the Boardwalk or the beach with show center at Spicer Avenue. The Airshow will be simulcast LIVE on radio station 98.7 The Coast (WCZT) – and streamed by downloading the 98.7 The Coast FREE App to listen LIVE!
Below is the schedule of current acts in the lineup for the airshow (subject to change):
11:00 a.m. Waterway Closes, Aerobatic Box in effect
11:30 a.m. Airspace Closes for Airshow, TFR in Effect, Boats in Place
Radio Simulcast begins on 98.7 The Coast
11:50 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
12:00 p.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/National Anthem
12:08 p.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Exit Show
12:15 p.m. US Navy VP-30 P-8 Poseidon Demonstration (3-passes)
12:21 p.m. Jersey Jerks Formation Flight (4-ship)
12:35 p.m. Kevin Russo SNJ Aerobatics
12:50 p.m. Jerry Conley Vampire Airshows DH-115 Aerobatics
1:02 p.m. JeffSTAT 4 H145 Flybys (2-passes)
1:05 p.m. Mark Meredith DHC-1 Chipmunk Aerobatics
1:17 p.m. Jim Beasley Jr P-51D Mustang Aerobatic Demonstration
1:29 p.m. US Air Force 514th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby #1
1:31 p.m. US Coast Guard MH-65E Search & Rescue Demonstration
1:41 p.m. US Air Force 514th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby #2
1:43 p.m. Patrick McAlee Xtreme Pitts Aerobatics
1:58 p.m. Full Throttle Formation Team (10 ship)
2:16 p.m. Greg Colyer ACEMAKER T-33 Aerobatics
2:35 p.m. Scott Francis MXS Aerobatics
2:50 p.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Exit Show
3:10 p.m. FighterJets MiG-17 (2-Ship) Demonstration
4:00 p.m. Airspace Re-Opens, TFR Ends, Boats Disperse
Alongside the Airshow, the Wildwoods will still be offering all the attractions that bring families back to the islands each year, including the FREE white sandy beaches, the pure sensory overload of the Wildwoods Boardwalk, events and festivals, in addition to museums, wineries and breweries, unique dining options, outdoor activities, and a host of hidden gems across the five-mile island.
VIP Viewing Options
While the Airshow is free to attend, there is still limited availability for prime VIP viewing areas available for purchase. For the ultimate in viewing comfort there are exclusive Airshow Chalets available, with the best view of the action. The Chalets are 20’ x 30’ high ceiling tents with tables and chairs, unlimited soda, water and ice and 60 viewing chairs outside the tent at show center. Also available at show center are Show Center VIP seating and Beach Club seating. Visit WildwoodsAirshow.com or TicketMaster.com for tickets or call 609-846-2659 for all VIP seating options.
Food and Music Festival Keeps the Celebration Going After the Airshow
After the excitement of the Airshow, visitors are welcome to join the unofficial afterparty, The Wildwoods Food and Music Festival at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Food and Music Festival will feature food vendors serving up delectable food, sweets, classic boardwalk eats and more, in addition to craft vendors, a beer garden, and live bands providing excitement following the epic performances at the Airshow. For more information on the Wildwoods Food and Music Festival, click here.
Airshow Sponsors
Funding for the Wildwoods ‘Thunder Over the Waves’ Airshow comes from a combination of sources, including Title Sponsor: The Greater Wildwoods Tourism, Improvement, and Development Authority (GWTIDA); Surf Level Sponsors: South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), Forge Apollo, Aloysius Butler & Clark, and support from the Cape May County Department of Tourism. Shore Level Sponsors: Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association, Morey Resorts, 98.7 The Coast Radio, and J. Byrne Insurance; Beach Level Sponsors: Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA), Braven Health, New Jersey Lottery, Daytona Inn & Suites, and MudHen Brewing Company. Lifeguard Level Sponsors: Adventurer Oceanfront Inn, Madison Resort Wildwood Crest, Mahalo Diamond Beach, Louisiana Hot Sauce, VIP Family Motel, Bolero Resort & Conference Center, Seaport Pier, and Compass Family Resort. The Airshow will be a free event for the public to attend. Sponsorship packages are available by contacting GWTIDA at 609-846-2657 or email at [email protected].
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