National Historic Site

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

South

About Tuskegee Airmen

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: South
State: Alabama
Designation: National Historic Site
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Tuskegee Airmen.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

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

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.

Weather and when to go

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.

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 1616 Chappie James Ave., Tuskegee, AL 36083
Phone: (334) 727-1247
Email: tuai_information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/tuai

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Tuskegee Airmen

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Tuskegee Airmen

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Tuskegee Airmen NHS Hangar 1

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

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.
Tuskegee Airmen NHS Hangar 2

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

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, bo…
Tuskegee Airmen NHS Outdoor Activities

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

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 1…