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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.

Physical Address:

1616 Chappie James Ave.

Tuskegee, AL 36083

Mailing Address:

1616 Chappie James Ave.

Tuskegee, AL 36083

contact-details

Phone Number: (334)421-0340 Voice

Email Address: tuai_information@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

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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Operating Hours:

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

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.

Exceptions:

Park is closed Thanksgiving Day. (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Park is Closed Christmas Day. (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Park is closed New Year's Day. (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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 in July is around 92 degrees, and average low in January is around 42 degrees.