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.
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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.
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Driving times from Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
- 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
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (11 min), Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (1 h 8 min), Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (1 h 11 min), Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (1 h 44 min), Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (1 h 56 min), Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (1 h 59 min).