Look Up! Blue Angels 2025 practice and air show schedule

The Blue Angels are back in town for Seafair 2025 — and you’ll hear them before you see them!

When these iconic jets roar overhead, you’ll know the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron is in full swing. Each summer, they captivate Seattleites with high-speed acrobatic stunts, maneuvers, and formations over Lake Washington.

This year’s Boeing Seafair Air Show includes not just the Blue Angels but also thrilling performances by the U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and other military and civilian teams.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or someone Googling “jets over Seattle” to figure out what’s shaking your windows, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Blue Angels practice schedule, air show times, and best free places to watch. Be sure to keep an eye out on the Seafair website for any changes to the schedule.

Note: You may want to get pets inside and warn the kids about the terrifying noise, get to a vantage point where you can watch, or leave town to avoid the whole thing! No judgement whatever you choose. 

Where to watch the Blue Angels for free in Seattle

These are some of the best public spots to catch the Blue Angels Seattle schedule — without buying a Seafair ticket. Bring ear protection (especially for kids), something comfy to sit on, and maybe a picnic!

In Seattle:

• Colman Park – 1740 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
• Day Street Boat Ramp – 1402 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
• East Portal Viewpoint – 1400 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
• Genesee Park and Playfield (Thursday and Friday only) 4316 S Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98118 (map)
• Mt Baker Ridge Viewpoint – 1403 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
• Seward Park – 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118 (map)

In Bellevue:

• Chism Beach Park – 9600 SE 11th St, Bellevue, WA 98004 (map)
• Medina Beach Park – 501 Evergreen Point Rd, Medina, WA 98039 (map)

In Mercer Island:

• Aubrey Davis Park – 2030 72nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (map)
• Groveland Beach Park – 7740 SE 58th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (map)

Note: The I-90 Bridge will remain open during Boeing Seafair Air Show Performances.

2025 Blue Angels Practice Schedule

Thursday, July 31, 2025 

Aircraft flight times are tentative and subject to change.

• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Blue Angels Practice Flights
• 3:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. – Blue Angels Practice Flights

Seafair 2025 Air Show Schedule

Below are the scheduled air show performances, happening Friday through Sunday over Lake Washington. Looking for Blue Angels flyover times? They’re typically last — and always worth the wait.

Friday, August 1, 2025 

General admission is free on August 1, courtesy of Windemere.

• 12:20 p.m. – U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demo
• 12:30 p.m. – PBY-5A Catalina w/ Water Takeoff
• 12:50 p.m. – Torrey Ward’s Microjet Demo
• 1:05 p.m. – U.S. Marine Corps F35B
• 1:30 p.m. – U.S. Air Force F-16 with Heritage Flight P-51 Mustang
• 2:00 p.m. – U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter Demo
• 2:10 p.m. – U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III
• 2:20 p.m. – KC-135 Stratotanker Refuel Demo w/C-17
• 3:20 p.m. – Melissa Burns Aerial Acrobatics + Hydro
• 3:35 p.m. – U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Saturday, August 2, 2025 

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Can You Ride It” presented by Best Day Brewing (South Turn)
• 12:40 p.m. – PBY-5A Catalina w/ Water Takeoff
• 1:00 p.m. – Torrey Ward’s Microjet Demo
• 1:15 p.m. – U.S. Marine Corps F35B
• 1:40 p.m. – U.S. Air Force F-16 with Heritage Flight P-51 Mustang
• 2:10 p.m. – U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter Demo
• 2:20 p.m. – U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III
• 2:30 p.m. – KC-135 Stratotanker Refuel Demo w/C-17
• 3:10 p.m. – U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demo
• 3:20 p.m. – Melissa Burns Aerial Acrobatics + Hydro
• 3:35 p.m. – U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Sunday, August 3, 2025 

• 10:35 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies w/King County Helicopter Flag Presentation
• 10:40 a.m. – Melissa Burns Opening Ribbon Cut
• 10:45 a.m. – U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demo
• 12:05 p.m. – PBY-5A Catalina w/ Water Takeoff
• 12:25 p.m. – Torrey Ward’s Microjet Demo
• 12:55 p.m. – U.S. Marine Corps F35B
• 1:20 p.m. – U.S. Air Force F-16 with Heritage Flight P-51 Mustang
• 1:50 p.m. – U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter Demo
• 2:10 p.m. – U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III
• 2:20 p.m. – KC-135 Stratotanker Refuel Demo w/C-17
• 3:10 p.m. – Melissa Burns Aerial Acrobatics + Hydro
• 3:25 p.m. – Boeing 777-9 Fly-By
• 3:35 p.m. – U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Pro Tip: If you’re searching “Blue Angels Seattle 2025” or “Seafair airshow viewing spots,” save this page — it’s your full schedule and strategy guide for one of the city’s most epic summer weekends. Schedule subject to change. Check the official Seafair site for updates.