Open Aircraft Days at the Air Force Museum
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will allow visitors to get an up-close look inside a different aircraft each month during Open Aircraft Days.
Event details
Sat, Nov 14 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
✈️ OPEN AIRCRAFT DAYS ARE BACK!
On Open Aircraft Days at the On Open Aircraft Days at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, visitors will have the unique opportunity to look inside one of the museum’s aircraft
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ever wondered what it's like inside some of the historic aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force? Here's your chance!
We're bringing back a visitor favorite — Open Aircraft Days! Get an up-close look at aviation history with a special opportunity to explore aircraft that are normally viewed only from the outside.
Plans call for visitors to:
✈️ Walk through the Fairchild C-123K Provider "Patches"
🚁 Climb aboard and take a seat inside the Sikorsky CH-3E Black Mariah helicopter
✈️ Climb aboard and take a seat inside the Lockheed EC-121D Constellation
Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or simply looking for a unique family outing, this is an opportunity to experience aviation history from a whole new perspective!
And there's more to come! This event kicks off the return of Open Aircraft Days, with four additional events planned for 2027.
📍 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Dayton, Ohio
🎟️ Admission and parking are FREE!
Participating aircraft are subject to change.
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space.
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