California Capital Airshow Event Rules & Information

Find parking info, ticket sales, hotel deals, and event rules for the California Capital Airshow.

Every year, Rancho Cordova's Mather Airport hosts the California Capital Airshow, one of the nation's largest and most highly respected airshows. Even if you don't know much about aviation or aren't familiar with airshows, we guarantee this event is fun for you AND the entire family!

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Airshow Rules

  • Lawn chairs, blankets, strollers, wagons, small bags, and coolers are allowed, but large coolers and bags (exceeding 9 Quarts and/or 10in. x 12in. x 11in.) ARE NOT permitted on the show site.
  • Tents, beach umbrellas, awnings, and similar are not permitted on show grounds. Personal, hand-held umbrellas under 48 inches in diameter are permitted.
  • Motorized scooters and wheelchairs for disabled patrons are allowed in the Airshow grounds; personal golf carts are not allowed.
  • Cameras and video recorders are allowed, but Mather Airport is a No Drone Zone. Drones are prohibited within 5 miles of the airport.
  • There are no ATMs on site, but all vendors will have debit/credit capabilities.
  • Baby food, pre-packaged/sealed snack food, and whole fruit are allowed into the Airshow, but homemade items, such as sandwiches, are not permitted.
  • Pets are not allowed, but certified service animals are permitted.
  • The California Capital Airshow is a No Smoking Zone.
  • Weapons of any kind are prohibited on site.

Directions & Parking

You can find directions to Mather Airport here.

Parking (car, bicycle, motorcycle, and handicap) is entirely free with the purchase of an admission ticket. Re-entry is allowed with your ticket stub and a hand stamp upon exit.

Even if you have purchased tickets, loitering is not permitted in the parking lots. You cannot watch the Airshow from your car.

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