Flight 93 National Memorial
Designation: National Memorial
Location: Pennsylvania
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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
🚗 Directions
The entrance to the memorial is located on US Route 30/Lincoln Highway. Traveling east on the PA Turnpike take exit 110 - Somerset and follow the signs. Traveling west on the PA Turnpike take exit 146 - Bedford. GPS Address: 6424 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown, PA 15563. Please note mapping programs may note alternate entrances, but the only entrance to the memorial is located on US Route 30. For more details follow the link to our website
Images
Wildflower field at the Memorial Plaza at the crash site
Credit: NPS/Brendan Wilson
Wall of Names at the Memorial Plaza at the crash site
Credit: NPS/Courtney Claycomb
The Tower of Voices is the world's tallest chime structure.
Credit: NPS Photo
Entrance to the Visitor Center
Credit: NPS Photo/Brenda Schwartz
The Gateway Entrance to Flight 93 with wildflowers.
Credit: NPS Photo/Courtney Claycomb
Flight Path Walkway and Visitor Center
Credit: NPS/Brenda Schwartz
View of the Memorial Plaza from the Flight Path Overlook
Credit: NPS/Courtney Claycomb
Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Apr 15
Sunny
High: 81°F | Low: 58.5°F
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 19.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:38 AM
Sunset: 07:55 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (8%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 62.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Apr 16
Patchy rain nearby
High: 72.9°F | Low: 57.9°F
Humidity: 76%
Wind: 18.1 mph
Rain Chance: 82%
UV Index: 1.9
Sunrise: 06:36 AM
Sunset: 07:56 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 61.3°F
Cloud Cover: 82%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Apr 17
Patchy rain nearby
High: 67.8°F | Low: 55.9°F
Humidity: 84%
Wind: 11 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 06:35 AM
Sunset: 07:57 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 57.6°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Location: The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
Date: May 2, 2026 12:00am to May 31, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Location: The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
Date: May 24, 2026 12:00am to Jun 1, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Location: The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
Date: May 25, 2026 12:00am to May 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Memorial Day Program - National Moment of Silence
A Memorial Day program and National Moment of Silence. A program on the history of Memorial Day and observance during the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 PM.
Location: The program takes place at the benches next to the shelter at the Memorial Plaza.
Date: May 25, 2026 12:00am to May 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Location: The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
Date: May 27, 2026 12:00am to Jun 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Location: The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
Date: May 29, 2026 12:00am to Jun 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Location: The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
Date: Jun 1, 2026 12:00am to Jun 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Location: The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Alleviating Human Suffering in the Face of Emergencies: The American Red Cross' Response to the Johnstown Flood and the September 11 Attacks
Join park rangers and Red Cross staff as they discuss how the American Red Cross grew as an organization, but its mission remained the same from the 1889 Johnstown Flood to the September 11th attacks of 2001.
Location: This program will take place inside the Memorial Classroom, located adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
This program is held beside the flagpole at the Memorial Plaza. Called to Action is a ranger program revisiting the Flight 93 story within the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
This 30-minute program is held where visitors can sit on benches and listen to a ranger talk about aspects of the terrorists' plan, personal stories of passengers and crew members, as well as the obstacles the passengers and crew members overcame to thwart Flight 93 from hitting the terrorists' planned target.
Location: The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
Date: Jun 7, 2026 12:00am to Jun 29, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
6424 Lincoln Highway
Stoystown, PA 15563
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
📞 Voice Phone: 8148936322
📞 Fax Phone: 8148936329
✉️ Email: flni_superintendent@nps.gov