Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site,AL-Alabama State Parks

Write to:

Tuskegee Airmen NHS
1616 Chappie James Ave.
Tuskegee, AL 36083

Phone:

Visitor Information: (334) 724-0922
Park Headquarters: (334) 727-6390
Fax: (334) 724-0952

In the 1940's Tuskegee, Alabama became home to a "military experiment" to train America's first African-American military pilots. In time the "experiment" became known as the Tuskegee Experience and the participants as the Tuskegee Airmen. Come share their experience as depicted at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.

Directions:

Plane

Moton Field Municipal Airport is located adjacent to the Historic Site with a 5,000 foot runway that accommodates small aircraft and private jets. Generally, no commercial flights are available to or from the airport.

The nearest major airport is in Montgomery, AL approximately. 50 miles away. Rental cars are available near the Montgomery airport. Take US 80 E to, I-65 N to I-85 N, then follow car directions from Montgomery, AL below.

The next major airport is located in Atlanta, GA. Follow car directions from Atlanta.

Car

From Montgomery, AL--take I-85 N towards Atlanta. Travel approximately 50 miles to exit 38. Exit and turn right. Travel 1 mile to Chappie James Ave. Turn left and travel 1/2 mile to visitor parking on left.

From Atlanta, GA--take I-85 S towards Montgomery. Travel approximately 150 miles to exit 38. Exit and turn left under overpass. Travel 1 mile and turn left on Chappie James Ave. Travel 1/2 mile to visitor parking on left.

Operating Hours:

The site is open daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. The site is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years days and when administratively determined due to weather or other emergencies.

Fees

There are no entrance fees for Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.

Website: http://www.nps.gov/tuai/index.htm