Flight 93 National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S.
Photo: NPS/Brendan Wilson / NPS
About Flight 93 National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the attack on the U.S. Capitol was thwarted.
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Driving times from Flight 93 National Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures range in the mid-20s to 30s, with periodic warming in the 40s and 50s. The average annual snowfall is approximately 80 inches for Somerset County. Spring-Summer May is more predictable for warmer weather with daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s. July and August are also mild with highs in the 80s-90s
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Flight 93 National Memorial?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Scenic Driving.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Flight 93 National Memorial?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Johnstown Flood National Memorial (38 min), Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (1 h 3 min), Fort Necessity National Battlefield (1 h 35 min), Friendship Hill National Historic Site (1 h 56 min), Antietam National Battlefield (2 h 3 min), Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (2 h 7 min).