There have been a lot of questions surrounding parking at Air Force Beach, particularly during the Snowbirds鈥� spring training.
19 Wing public affairs officer, Capt. Christine MacNeil sent out the following public service announcement to clarify the issue:
Members of the general public who wish to use Air Force Beach, which is Department of National Defence property, are required to purchase a season pass. This pass is $30 and can be purchased Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the campground office.
While the Snowbirds are in town, members of the general public who wish to watch the Snowbirds from Air Force Beach during the work week (Monday 鈥� Friday) can buy a day pass for $5 at the campground office.
On weekends, users must have a season pass to enter Air Force Beach, and due to limited parking capacity during Snowbird season, there will be a limited number of vehicles allowed in at a time.
There are many other areas to view the Snowbirds鈥� practice shows, including the Heritage Air Park just down from the Comox Air Force museum.
Note: Passes are required for access to Air Force Beach throughout the year, and are available for purchase as noted above.
