Naval Air Station Whid-bey Island will host its annual open house 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Ault Field.

A 5k run starts at 8 a.m., and visual displays on the flight line will be available for viewing starting at 9 a.m.

The Navy said in a press release that the public open house is an opportunity for the public to learn about past, current and future operations at the Navy’s only air station in the Pacific Northwest, which is also the Navy Installation of the Year.

Aircraft static displays will include the EA-18G Growler, P-8A Poseidon, P-3C Orion, MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter, a C-40 Clipper and a PBY Catalina float plane. Aerial demonstrations planned at this time include the EA-18G, P-3C and a search-and-rescue helicopter.

There will also be other visual displays, guided bus tours, K-9 working dog demonstrations, explosive ordnance detachment displays, bouncy toys for children and a climbing wall for those wishing to test their climbing acumen. Aviation memorabilia will also be available for purchase, as will a variety of food and beverages.

Visitors 18 and older are required to have state or government-issued identification to gain access to the base. Visitors younger than 18 who are not accompanied by an adult must have a state or government issued identification for access to the base.

Due to security measures, the following items are not allowed on base: Camera lenses over 300mm in focal length, alcohol, large bags, backpacks, weapons including pocket knives, coolers and pets.

Additionally, drugs or drug paraphernalia, including marijuana products, are prohibited on base.

Items permitted on base include strollers, diaper bags, small women’s purses, wheelchairs, service dogs, bottled water, cameras with lenses up to 300mm and video recorders.

• For information, go to http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island.html or www.facebook.com/NASWhidbeyIsland