Are we able to bring guests who don’t have military IDs to the air show?
As long as you are their escort. Just like bringing them through the gates, you are responsible for their actions while they attend the event as they are guests to the installation. Be sure they stay with you at all times.
Do I just drive to Andrews for the show?
Unless you have a Department of Defense ID card, visitors to the open house cannot access Andrews directly. Joint Base Andrews works with the Washington D.C. Metro system to shuttle visitors from two convenient locations close to the base. Visitors may park at either FedEx Field or the Branch Avenue Metro Station.
DIRECTIONS TO FEDEX FIELD
Northern Virginia
I-495/I-95 North to exit 15B (Central Ave. West). Turn right on Garrett A. Morgan Blvd.
Montgomery and Howard Counties
I-495/I-95 South to I-95 exit 17B Landover Road. Turn left on Brightseat Road.
Washington, D.C.
East Capitol Street to Central Avenue. Turn left on Garrett A. Morgan Blvd.
SHUTTLE HOURS FROM FEDEX
Buses will transport from FedEx Field to Andrews from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Buses will transport from Andrews to FedEx Field until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
DIRECTIONS TO BRANCH AVENUE METRO STATION
Branch Avenue Metro Station
SHUTTLE HOURS FROM BRANCH AVENUE METRO STATION
Buses will transport from Branch Avenue to Andrews from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Buses will transport from Andrews to Branch Avenue until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
I have an ID card that can get me access to the base. Can I park on base and bring family and friends?
Department of Defense ID cardholders who have base access on an ordinary basis may park on Andrews and bring family and friends. Up to ten people can gain access in a vehicle with a DoD ID cardholder escort. Every passenger needs to have an ID to be presented at the gate, except for small children.
I have base access and want to park on base. What do I do?
Once you have access to the base, simply follow the directional signs to parking and security forces members will be present to direct traffic and visitors to parking.
DIRECTIONS TO ANDREWS:
From 95/495 North to Main Gate:
· Take exit 9 and follow loop around
· Take Right at Stop Sign
· At the light turn right onto Allentown road
· Turn left at next light
· Proceed through the Main Gate
From Suitland PKWY to Virginia Gate:
· Heading southbound on Suitland Pkwy.
· Exit on to Route 5 South (Branch Avenue)
· Follow Branch Avenue (route 5) south; take the Coventry way exit
· Turn left onto Coventry Way, staying in the right lane
· Turn right onto Old Alexandria Ferry Road
· Turn left at Virginia Ave, and proceed through the Virginia Gate
From North or South 95/495 to Virginia Gate:
· Take exit 7A, Route 5 South (Branch Avenue)
· Follow Branch Avenue (route 5) south; take the Coventry way exit
· Turn left onto Coventry Way
· Turn right onto Old Alexandria Ferry Road
· Turn left at Virginia Ave, and proceed through the Virginia Gate
From 95/495 North to North Gate:
· Take exit 9 and follow around
· At light make left onto Allentown Road
· Follow Allentown Road
· Merge onto Suitland Parkway
· Take Andrews Air Force Base, North Gate exit
· Proceed through North Gate
From 95/495 South:
· Take exit 11A, Route 4 South /Pennsylvania Avenue
· Stay to the right
· Go through the first Light
· At the next light, make a right onto Suitland Parkway
· Take Andrews Air Force Base, North Gate exit
· Proceed through North Gate
From Suitland Parkway to Pearl Harbor Gate:
· Heading southbound on Suitland Parkway
· Take Route 4 South/ Pennsylvania Avenue
· Stay in the right lane
· Turn right at the light onto Dower house Road
· Turn left onto Pearl Harbor Drive
· Proceed through Pearl Harbor Gate
From 95/495 North:
· Take exit 9 and follow around
· Turn left onto Allentown Road
· Merge onto Suitland Parkway/Pennsylvania Avenue
· Take right onto Dower house Road
· Turn right onto Pearl Harbor Drive and proceed through Pearl Harbor Gate
From 95/495 South:
· Take exit 11A, Route 4 South /Pennsylvania Avenue
· Make a right at the light onto Dower house Road
· Turn right onto Pearl Harbor Drive and proceed through Pearl Harbor Gate
What can I bring to the air show?
YOU MAY BRING:
Small coolers (medical purposes only)
Fanny packs
Purses
Camera bags (smaller than one cubic foot)
Diaper bags
Baby formula
Portable lawn chairs
Collapsible strollers
Umbrellas
What should I NOT bring to the air show?
YOU MAY NOT BRING:
All other coolers (unless for medical purposes)
Backpacks
Camelpacks
Narcotics and paraphenalia
Camera bags larger than one cubic foot
Roller blades, skates and skateboards
Weapons (including, but not limited to, knives, firearms, explosives, bio/radiological substances)
Bikes
Pets
All food (unless diabetic)
Beverages, open or closed (except baby formula)
When is the next air show?
The next Andrews Air Show and Joint Service Open House is scheduled for May 14 and 15, 2011.
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