Air Show, Miramar, San Diego, California, United States

The types shows vary greatly. Some are large scale military events with large flying displays and ground exhibitions while others held at small local airstrips can ten feature just one or two hours flying with just a few stalls on the ground. Air Displays can be held during day or night with the latter becoming increasingly popular. Shows don't always take place over airfields; some have been held over the grounds stately homes or castles and over the sea at coastal resorts.
Attractions
Before the Second World War, air shows were associated with long distance air races, ten lasting many days and covering thousands miles. While the Reno Air Races keep this tradition alive, most air shows today primarily feature a series aerial demos short duration.