Traffic backed up at the front gate as over 200k people each day made their way to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to see The Great Texas Airshow, Apr. 23, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The Great Texas Airshow, featuring the Thunderbirds, was April 23 thru 24 at JBSA-Randolph. The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire. In addition to showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate the incredible capabilities of the Air Force's premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.