Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
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Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Tuskegee Airmen NHS Hangar 1
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in AL
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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.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 4, 2026). Official Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site page on nps.gov
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.
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.
- Monday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Friday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- SundayClosed
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Planning Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
