Mid-Atlantic Air Museum Museum

Website: https://maam.org

An aviation museum located at Reading Regional Airport in Berks County, Pennsylvania, that preserves, restores, and operates historic military aircraft. It is known regionally for its collection of warbirds and operational flight-capable planes.

Exhibits are arranged across hangars and include cockpit displays, interpretive panels, and restoration activity. The museum conducts flight demonstrations and participates in public events that showcase flying examples of historic aircraft.

Founded and grown through the efforts of aviation enthusiasts and volunteers, the museum expanded from static displays to active restoration and flight operations. Its programs balance preservation with flying demonstrations to interpret aviation history.

The museum sits on the airfield at Reading Regional Airport, adjacent to the city of Reading in southeastern Pennsylvania, providing direct access to the runway for demonstration flights and events.

• World War II Weekend: Hosts an annual World War II Weekend airshow focused on wartime aircraft, living history displays, and flight demonstrations.
• Volunteer restoration: Collection care and aircraft maintenance are carried out by volunteers and staff in visible restoration spaces.

What to See#

• Display hangars: Multiple display hangars housing restored military and historic aircraft, often arranged by era and function for public viewing.
• Restoration shop: An on-site restoration shop where volunteers and technicians repair and conserve aircraft; tours are occasionally available.
• Flightline: Access to the adjacent airfield ramp and flight line where operational aircraft are parked and flown during events.

The museum sits at Reading Regional Airport (Carl A. Spaatz Field) in Berks County, roughly 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and about 45 miles northwest of Allentown. By car it is best reached from the PA Turnpike (I‑76) or US‑222; consult the museum website for exact directions and parking on event days. Public transit is limited; visitors usually drive or arrange rides from Reading’s downtown.

• Check the museum's events calendar-Mid-Atlantic's WWII Weekend and other flight days bring rare aircraft and living history reenactors; those are the times the collection really moves.
• If interested in cockpit rides or flights, contact the museum weeks in advance; many wartime birds require separate ride reservations and briefings.
• Arrive early on flight days to watch ground crews and listen to preflight checks; the smell of avgas and engine oil is the museum's unofficial soundtrack.