A local favorite is "Back to the Beach," after multiple years on pause. The NAS Oceana Air Show returns this weekend.

 A local favorite is "Back to the Beach," after multiple years on pause. The NAS Oceana Air Show returns this weekend.

The Navy anticipates 150,000 people -- and perhaps more -- per day.

The Navy anticipates 150,000 people -- and perhaps more -- per day.

So, no matter where you are in Virginia Beach, already expect to see the traffic impacts from this huge event.

So, no matter where you are in Virginia Beach, already expect to see the traffic impacts from this huge event.

"It's the sound of freedom," said Jan Hunt of West Virginia, while standing on the side of the road along Oceana Boulevard.

"It's the sound of freedom," said Jan Hunt of West Virginia, while standing on the side of the road along Oceana Boulevard.

Hunt went for a sneak peek of this year's NAS Oceana Air Show. "Well, if you stand out here, you don't have the fight the traffic to go in on base."

However, make no mistake, Hunt plans to brave the traffic too. He will join the thousands of people, who have traveled near and far, expected on base this weekend.

"It's a camaraderie, it's a fellowship, it's a feeling of seeing your tax dollars at work," Hunt added.

Excitement has built up, especially after a two-year hiatus from in-person spectators. First-timers like Ruth Walstrum saw and heard the fighter jets on Friday.