| Arctic Thunder | |
|---|---|
 As part of the Alaska Joint Forces demonstration, Army paratroopers land adjacent to the F-16 fighters of the Thunderbirds | |
| Genre | Air show |
| Frequency | biennial |
| Venue | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson |
| Location(s) | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 61.2508996,-149.8050517 |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1990 |
| Attendance | 100,000 |
| Activity | Air show |
| Organized by | USAF |
| Website | www |
The Arctic Thunder Air Show is an air show and open house event held biennially at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska since 1990.[1] It is a free event open to the general public and one of the largest public events in Alaska.[2] The 2010 show was marred by a tragedy due to a C-17 transport plane crash just a few days before the event, but it still managed to draw a crowd estimated at least 100,000.[3] In addition to performances by military teams such as the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels, the show also features appearances by civilian aerial performers.
