About Wright Brothers National Memorial
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Summers can be very hot and sunny (wear sunscreen and drink water), while winters can be cold and wet. High winds are always a possibility any time of the year. It is not uncommon for a brief winter snow each year.…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: North Carolina. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Entrance Fees
Fee is charged per-person, NOT per vehicle. Ages 15 and younger are free of charge.
$25 plus $7 per person. Sedans have a capacity of 1-6 people.
A flat fee for all Van/ Small Bus with a seating capacity of 7-16 passengers
Fee is charged for any commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16-25 individuals.
Fees charged for commercial vehicles with a capacity of over 26 individuals.
Structured educational visits that serve a curriculum need for a class may apply for a waiver for entrance fees in advance.
Operating Hours
These are the times the park grounds and visitor center are open for visitors.
Activities
Getting There
Wright Brothers National Memorial is located along US 158 in the town of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Entrance Passes
Admits the passholder and up to 3 additional individuals ages 16 and up.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Attend a Ranger Program
Attend one of the programs offered at Wright Brothers National Memorial
Fly a kite like Wilbur and Orville!
Fly a kite just like the Wright Brothers.
Walk to the Monument
Explore Big Kill Devil Hill and climb to Wright Brothers Monument.
Take a Selfie with Orville and Wilbur
Visit the sculpture recreating the events of December 17, 1903 and the first, manned, powered, heavier-than-air flight here in Kitty…
Visitor Centers
Wright Brothers Visitor Center and Museum
The visitor center at Wright Brothers National Memorial is the best place to start your visit to the national park. The visitor center offers trip…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
