Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site - National Park Directory

Red-Tail P-51D Mustang In Flight Exhibit

One of the most beloved and recognized airplanes of World War II - North American P-51D Mustang

A World War II flight simulator and PT-17 bi-wing training plane

Take a "Walk Back In Time" in Hangar #1 to see the faces and visit the places where cadets trained as America's first African-American military pilots and support crews.

Female Mechanic works on military aircraft

Many are amazed to learn of the vital role women played as part of the Tuskee "Airmen" Experience.

Small Yellow training plane used in the Civilian Pilot Training Prograj - J3 Piper Cub

Visitors are surprised to see the small size of the airplane in which First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt took a flight with Negro Pilot Charles A. Anderson.

Two airplane hangars - Hangar #1 in foreground and Hangar #2 in background at Moton Field.

Come, experience the "power of place" where the Tuskegee Airmen blazed a trail that led to the civil rights movement.of the 1950's and 1960's.

Photos: National Park Service

About Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as they began their flight training in the Army's PT-17 Stearman bi-plane. Their flying adventure started at Moton Field, in Tuskegee, Alabama, where the Army Air Corps conducted a military test to determine if African Americans could be trained to fly combat aircraft.

Quick Facts

State Alabama

Designation National Historic Site

State Code AL

Weather The weather in Tuskegee is generally sunny, averaging around 218 sunny days annually. Average rainfall is 52 inches a year, with an average snowfall of 0 inches. The high temperature…

Location & Map

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is located in Alabama.

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Operating Hours

The park is open Monday-Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CST. The park is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Monday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Thursday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Sunday Closed

Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Friday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Saturday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Park Film Museum Exhibits

Getting There

To reach Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site... From Atlanta, GA - Take I-85S towards Montgomery, AL for approximately 127 miles to Exit 38. Turn left at the stop sign and travel 1/2 mile and turn left on Chappie James Ave. Follow the signs to the Parking Area on left. Follow the path downhill to the Historic Site. From Montgomery, AL - Take I-85N towards Atlanta, GA for approximately 36 miles to Exit 38. Turn right at the stop sign and travel 1/2 mile and turn left on Chappie James Ave.

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Contact & Address

Address 1616 Chappie James Ave., Tuskegee, AL, 36083

Phone (334) 727-1247

Email tuai_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage Aviation Social Movements Civil Rights Wars and Conflicts World War II

Things To Do

Tuskegee Airmen NHS Hangar 1

Hangar 1 is the starting point for the indoor museums. It focuses on the training of the cadets and the…

Hangar 1 contains a variety of exhibits including: oral histories, airplanes and rooms in a period setting.

Tuskegee Airmen NHS Hangar 2

Hangar 2 focus on the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen themselves. The four pods feature videos highlighting different aspects of…

Tuskegee Airmen NHS Outdoor Activities

The Scenic Overlook is available for picnicking, relaxing, reflecting, and walking. From there you will enjoy a great view of the…

Visitor Centers

Tuskegee Airmen NHS Visitor Center

The Hangar #1 Museum houses the Visitor Center and is open Monday-Saturday. Step inside the Orientation Room and be taken back to the 1940s through…

Hours: The Visitor Center and museums are open Monday-Saturday from 9:00AM to 4:30PM. They are closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years.

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