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The 2026 Air Show is coming May 9 & 10, 2026. Check their website for all information. Premium seating tickets will be available on their website when available.

SECURITY ADVISORY: 100% ID Check

Residents, personnel, and guests are advised that a 100% identification check is in effect for entry at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and its outlying fields.

Cherry Point News

Faces on Station -- Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue specialist

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Smith, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist assigned to Aircraft, Rescue, and Firefighting (ARFF), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, ensures the Marines within his unit undergo consistent training to become well equipped to fight the next fire.

Grand Opening of the First Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Kitchen at MCAS Cherry Point

Grand Opening of the First Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Kitchen at MCAS Cherry Point. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point established the first Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience kitchen in the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks, featuring a fully remodeled kitchen setup including a new stove, fridge, pots, pans and other kitchenware to encourage better nutrition and healthy meal preparation. Marine Corps Community Services and Headquarters Marine Corps partnered up to provide Marines with specialized cookbooks, classes, and training to educate them on ways to incorporate healthy eating into their daily life.

First Class of Reaper GCS Technicians Graduate CNATTU Chery Point

The first class of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft Ground Control System technicians graduated from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Chery Point, during a ceremony at the Cherry Point Public House, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 18, 2025

Blown Away: FOD Removal Method Enhances Safety at Cherry Point

On flight lines, a number of hazards are presented by foreign object debris, or FOD, that threaten the safety of personnel, equipment, and aircraft. To minimize such risks, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has shifted from the protocol of physically picking up debris to a more efficient method of blowing it away. The shift not only accelerates the removal of hazardous objects but also enhances safety by reducing potential damage to aircraft and ensuring a cleaner, safer working environment for all personnel on the flight line.