Visit the aircraft collection at its new airport hangar. Admission is $10 for ages 13–64 and $5 for veterans and seniors 65+. Children 12 and under, active-duty military and active reservists enter free. The museum says its dining area is under construction.
Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.
From the airplane to your destination
On airport. Park at the FBO and request a ride across the field. The new museum hangar has no visiting aircraft parking. Arrange the ride back before leaving the FBO. City of Hickory FBO: 828-327-0147.
Aircraft parking
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Through June 30, 2027, the city lists no ramp fee for Category I aircraft, including Cessna 100/200-series models. A nightly tie-down is $21, with the first night waived with a fuel purchase. Other aircraft categories have different rates.