Getting There

Pass Holders Only Beyond Certain Points

Per the traffic plan, law enforcement will operate checkpoints in various places on Merritt Island. Only vehicles displaying a valid SAS250 parking pass will be allowed beyond certain points.

Checkpoint locations are not published and may change at any time without notice. You may encounter one sooner than you expect.

If you do not have an SAS250 parking pass, it is highly recommend you do not attempt to come into the North Merritt Island road network. Vehicles without a valid pass will be turned away at checkpoints, often after a long wait in traffic.

Expect Heavy Traffic and Restricted Roads

On show days, Merritt Island will operate under an extensive FDOT and law enforcement traffic plan. Expect:

• Lane closures, coned-off lanes and lane shifts
• Contraflow lanes on Kennedy Parkway
• Road closures and restricted turns
• Officers directing traffic at major intersections

Once you’re in this traffic, there may be no easy way to turn around or leave. Delays are expected to be significant. Follow law enforcement and FDOT signs at all times.

Beach and Refuge Access

Beach and refuge parking will close when full, and the beach is at about half its normal capacity because of the recent king tides.

If You Have an SAS250 Parking Pass

If you have an SAS250 parking pass, consult your parking pass and recent communications regarding ticket holder routes and access through the checkpoints to the event site.

Show Times

The public flying window is 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.