Important information for Air Expo 2011 attendees

Published April 1, 2011
By Public Affairs Office
315th Airlift Wing

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Joint Base Charleston Air Expo 2011 is open to the public Saturday, April 9. Here's some important information you need to know before coming out to the base.

Arrive early!
Gates will open to the public for incoming traffic at 8 a.m. with one way traffic on base to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. Traffic on base will reverse with all lanes open to exiting traffic only beginning at 2 p.m.

Don't wait until the last minute to come out to see the Thunderbirds because the Rivers/Aviation gate will be closed while the Thunderbirds perform (no traffic in or out will be allowed).

Aviation Avenue will be closed by SC DOT for the duration of the Air Show. Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area.

Traffic lights and intersections of Dorchester Rd. from Montague Ave. to Ashley Phosphate Rd. will be manned by North Charleston police officers and Charleston Country Sheriff's to ensure a smooth traffic flow. Once on base you will be directed to the event parking area.

Stay tuned for updates
You can find the latest information at the following:

On the Web at www.charlestonairexpo.com
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/AIR-EXPO-2011/112735088806529
On Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/airexpo2011

Also be sure to check out the Post & Courier for Expo info April 3, 7, and 8. Stay tuned to all of your Clear Channel stations for exciting late-breaking Charleston Air Expo 2011 information!

Directions and Other Important Travel Info
Charleston Air Force Base officials request motorists carpool while refraining from bringing oversized vehicles such as RVs or buses on base. Seatbelt use is required at all times and cell phone use is prohibited on Charleston Air Force Base unless accompanied by a hands free device.

Prohibited items include:

Coolers
Backpacks
Gym Bags
Glass Bottles
Alcohol
Knives
Fire Arms
Car alarms must be disabled for the duration of the air show

Driving Directions

From Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island, West Ashley, exit 526 at Dorchester Rd. and proceed to Hill Blvd. Gate.
From Downtown Charleston, Take I-26 West and exit 211 at Remount Rd., turn left at stoplight and right on Aviation
From I-26 East, exit 209 at Ashley Phosphate Rd. Turn right at stop light and left at Stahl Rd. (2nd light at Hess station). Make a right onto Midland Park Rd. and proceed to Aviation.

Motorists are encouraged not to use Aviation Rd. from Rivers due to construction.