Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Alabama
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
To reach Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site... From Atlanta, GA - Take I-85S towards Montgomery, AL for approximately 127 miles to Exit 38. Turn left at the stop sign and travel 1/2 mile and turn left on Chappie James Ave. Follow the signs to the Parking Area on left. Follow the path downhill to the Historic Site. From Montgomery, AL - Take I-85N towards Atlanta, GA for approximately 36 miles to Exit 38. Turn right at the stop sign and travel 1/2 mile and turn left on Chappie James Ave.
Images
One of the most beloved and recognized airplanes of World War II - North American P-51D Mustang
Credit: NPS Photo
Take a "Walk Back In Time" in Hangar #1 to see the faces and visit the places where cadets trained as America's first African-American military pilots and support crews.
Credit: NPS Photo
Many are amazed to learn of the vital role women played as part of the Tuskee "Airmen" Experience.
Credit: Air Force Historical Research Agency
Visitors are surprised to see the small size of the airplane in which First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt took a flight with Negro Pilot Charles A. Anderson.
Credit: NPS Photo
Come, experience the "power of place" where the Tuskegee Airmen blazed a trail that led to the civil rights movement.of the 1950's and 1960's.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Feb 20
Patchy rain nearby
High: 76.1°F | Low: 68°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:20 AM
Sunset: 05:33 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (7%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 68.4°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Feb 21
Moderate rain
High: 76.3°F | Low: 59.9°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 11.2 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 05:34 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (14%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 66.8°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Feb 22
Partly Cloudy
High: 55°F | Low: 41.2°F
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 16.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.1
Sunrise: 06:18 AM
Sunset: 05:35 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (23%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 41.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Ranger-led Talk at Hangar 2
Learn more about the Tuskegee Airmen
Date: Jan 30, 2026 12:00am to Jan 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Hangar 1 Talk
10 minute park ranger chat about Tuskegee Airmen.
Date: Feb 18, 2026 12:00am to Feb 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1616 Chappie James Ave.
Tuskegee, AL 36083
🏤 Mailing Address:
1616 Chappie James Ave.
Tuskegee, AL 36083
📞 Voice Phone: (334)421-0340
✉️ Email: tuai_information@nps.gov