Sullenberger Aviation Museum Museum
Aviation museum commemorating Captain Sullenberger and aircraft
The Sullenberger Aviation Museum in North Carolina collects civil and military aircraft, cockpits and aviation artifacts; visitors come for historic planes, exhibits on flight technology and educational programs about aviation history.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum at a Glance#
Address: (On or adjacent to Charlotte Douglas International Airport)
Website: https://www.carolinasaviation.org/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays
Admission: $12-$15 (adult; varies by exhibit)
About Sullenberger Aviation Museum#
Sullenberger Aviation Museum is an aviation museum located in the Charlotte, North Carolina area near Charlotte Douglas International Airport that houses historic aircraft, aviation artifacts, and interpretive exhibits on regional flight history. The museum’s collection and displays cover military and civilian aviation themes and local aviation milestones.
Exhibits typically include restored aircraft, interpretive panels, and educational programming for schools and visitors. The museum is managed as a regional institution documenting Carolinas aviation history.
The museum sits on the grounds adjacent to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and is accessible from the city of Charlotte by road.
- Location: Located on or adjacent to airport property in Charlotte, the museum focuses on regional aviation history and aircraft displays.
How to Get to Sullenberger Aviation Museum#
The museum is located adjacent to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). By car, follow Josh Birmingham Parkway/Old Dowd Road to the museum’s parking area. Public transit options are limited; ride services or taxis from downtown Charlotte take about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Sullenberger Aviation Museum#
- Time the visit for the early afternoon when many of the volunteer docents (retired pilots) are on the floor and ready with anecdotes about specific airframes.
- If flying in, note the museum's proximity to Charlotte Douglas International - the noise from the runways is part of the atmosphere, not a distraction.
- Don't miss the restored DC-3 and the interpretive displays about local aviation history; these are often overshadowed by the headline aircraft.
Best Time to Visit Sullenberger Aviation Museum#
Visit year-round; weekdays tend to be quieter than weekends, and the docent crew is most active midweek.
Weather & Climate near Sullenberger Aviation Museum#
Sullenberger Aviation Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1140 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -1° - 10° | 2° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 0° - 13° | 5° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 5° - 18° | 11° | 115 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 14° - 27° | 20° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 32° | 26° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 31° | 25° | 102 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 10° - 23° | 16° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 17° | 11° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 1° - 12° | 5° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
