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 involvement of the Tuskegee Institute.
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Alabama. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Alabama National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
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 the Airmen and their fight for a Double Victory, both at home and abroad.
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 Historic Core where original buildings from the 1940's tell stories of times gone by.
Pets allowed
See all 3 things to do in Tuskegee Airmen →
Activities the NPS lists for Tuskegee Airmen.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingPark FilmMuseum Exhibits
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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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- (334) 727-1247
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1616 Chappie James Ave., Tuskegee, AL 36083
- Coordinates
- 32.4554, -85.6798· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee Airmen NHS Visitor Center | Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Tue 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun Closed | (334) 727-1247 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/tuai/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.