Approximately 8 nautical miles from downtown Houston.
Type of airport:
Towered
Location on airport:
The museum is located at approximately mid-field on the West Ramp of Hobby Airport, along Taxiway G and Runway 17/35. If conditions permit, we suggest that you request this runway so that you may have a shorter taxi time. Simply tell the tower that you will be "parking at the museum" when you make your request and they will generally accommodate you.
About this flying destination:
The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is housed in Houston's original art-deco air terminal at William P. Hobby Airport. The Museum showcases the rich heritage of civil aviation, including the airlines, general aviation and business aviation. Exhibits include Houston's fascinating aviation history.
The museum is restored and operated by the Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Lone Star Flight Museum is located on the north end of the airport, and is open to the public 7 days a week.
About this flying destination:
The Lone Star Flight museum features one of the small handful of flying B-17's in the world and maintains an active fleet of planes, most of which you can purchase rides on!
The 74th Texas Legislature through a concurrent resolution signed by then Gov. George W. Bush, established the LSFM as the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The LSFM quickly organized a capital campaign and the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Education Center was completed in November of 1999. Housed in the new addition are the displays presenting each inductee's experiences and contributions to aviation. Other rotating and permanent educational exhibits designed to increase knowledge, interest and the impact of aviation on today's world are found throughout the Education Center.
Near the main terminal, look for the building with the green roof.
About this flying destination:
Brenham is a favorite flying destination for many pilots in the Houston area.
They offer a full service FBO, along with the Southern Flyer Diner, where you are taken back to the 50's in a comfortable setting, complete with checkerboard floors, a jukebox, and yes, the famous Poodle Girls!
You have to get a milkshake while you're there, I think it's in the FAR's somewhere, and if not, it should be!
