Thunder Over the Sound returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast on November 1–2, 2025, hosted at Keesler Air Force Base and Biloxi Beach.
The event is free to attend, with premium seating available for purchase. Parking is free, with registration handled through the event parking app. Gates will open one hour before the show each day and close one hour after the final performance.
Daily Schedule (Both Days)
0845 Parking lots open
0900 Air Show and STEM open to public
1030 Wings of Blue jump and National Anthem
1030-1330 Air Show acts on Keesler Showbox
1330-1445 Transition to Beach Showbox
1400 Thunder Over the Sound Broadcast starts
1445 Golden Knight jump
1505 -1700 Air Show Performers, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird
1700 Show ends
Featured Performers
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Team
C-17 Globemaster III Demo
F-35A Lightning II Heritage Flight
P-51 Mustang “Red Tail”
Titan Aerobatic Airshow (4-ship)
CH-47 Chinook (2-ship) Demo
Red Thunder Yak-50 (2-ship)
T-6 Texan (2-ship)
REDLINE Air Shows (2-ship)
Dogfight sequence
Smoke-n-Thunder JetCar
Erik Edgren’s “Hobie Washburn”
Greg Koontz’s Super Decathlon
Steen Skybolt Solo Aerobatic
All acts are subject to change.
Thunder Over the Sound: A Legacy of Air Force Innovation
Thunder Over the Sound is Keesler Air Force Base’s signature air and space show, a free event that opens our gates to the Mississippi Gulf Coast community. Visitors experience the best of Air Force innovation, past, present, and future, through aerial demonstrations, STEM exhibits, and the chance to meet the Airmen who carry out the mission every day.
A Legacy That Connects Keesler and the Gulf Coast
For more than 84 years, Keesler Air Force Base has stood as a cornerstone of training and innovation. Named after 2nd Lt. Samuel Keesler, Jr. of Greenwood, Mississippi, who gave his life in World War I, Keesler was established in 1941 at the request of Biloxi officials to support the WWII training buildup. Since then, the base has forged enduring partnerships with Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, and the greater Gulf Coast.
Today, the region is home to nearly 150,000 people, including more than 10,000 veterans. With 21 percent of residents under 18 and 11 Mississippi colleges offering Air Force ROTC programs, the Gulf Coast is not only a supportive community but also a pipeline for the next generation of Airmen. Thunder Over the Sound is our way of honoring those connections, showcasing Air Force heritage, and inspiring future service.
Why We Share Thunder Over the Sound
More than just an airshow, Thunder Over the Sound is a thank you to the Gulf Coast community and a showcase of Air Force excellence. By opening our gates and skies, we connect our mission to the public we serve, honor the support given to our Airmen and their families, and inspire the next generation to aim higher.
Whether you are an Airman, a family member, or a first-time visitor, Thunder Over the Sound celebrates training, readiness, and community; the foundation of everything we do at Keesler Air Force Base!