MacArthur Airport Brings Memorial Day Fun To The Bethpage Air Show

CENTRAL ISLIP, — Over Memorial Day weekend, tens of thousands will flock to Jones Beach for the Bethpage Air Show. The 20th anniversary takes place, weather permitting, on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.

For the second year in a row, Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) will be on-site at the air show. Not only will it serve as a key staging area for many performing teams, ISP will be on the boardwalk near Show Central with an immersive pop-up area, according to the Town of Islip.

“Our presence at the Air Show offers us the opportunity to both showcase MacArthur Airport, and reach out to the community in an interactive way at this important Long Island aviation event,” said Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

The booth plans to offer fun activities including a drawing for gift cards donated by Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways and Frontier Airlines. Noise-cancelling headphones, luggage and will also be offered to attendees who fill out drawing entry forms at the booth.

“Air Show visitors and local residents can also listen for radio advertisements on Air Show Sponsors KJOY, WALK and other Connoisseur Media stations. We’re excited to be on the Jones Beach Boardwalk to celebrate the Air Show’s 20th anniversary and become more recognizable among the thousands of visitors enjoying this important Long Island aviation tradition,” said Airport Commissioner Shelley LaRose-Arken.

Air show guests can look for the airport's blue canopy at the same location as last year just west of Show Central, LaRose-Arken said.