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

The type displays seen at an event are constrained by a number factors, including the weather and visibility. Most aviation authorities now publish rules and guidance on minimum display heights and criteria for differing conditions. In addition to the weather, pilots and organizers must also consider local airspace restrictions. Most exhibitors will plan "full," "rolling" and "flat" display for varying weather and airspace conditions.
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.