Wright Brothers National Memorial
Designation: National Memorial
Location: North Carolina
📘 Park Overview
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.
🌤 Weather Information
Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Summers can be very hot and sunny (wear sunscreen and drink water), while winters can be cold and wet. High winds are always a possibility any time of the year. It is not uncommon for a brief winter snow each year. Being on a barrier island, the memorial is susceptible to storm impacts, including hurricanes in the summer and nor'easters in the winter. No matter what time of year you visit, dress for the weather, and be ready for wind!
🚗 Directions
Wright Brothers National Memorial is located along US 158 in the town of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Images
Orville takes to the air in the flyer for the first time on December 17, 1903.
Credit: Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, and John Daniels
Copper busts of Wilbur and Orville Wright stand atop Big Kill Devil Hill.
Credit: NPS Photo
This boulder marks the spot where the Wright brothers first flew in their 1903 flyer.
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors explore the landing spots of the Wright brothers' first flights.
Credit: NPS Photo
Black-and-white image of the Wright Brothers Monument
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors enjoy celebrating aviation where modern aviation was born.
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors climb Big Kill Devil Hill to visit the Wright Brothers Monument.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
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Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Feb 20
Patchy rain nearby
High: 67.6°F | Low: 44.4°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 16.6 mph
Rain Chance: 60%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 06:44 AM
Sunset: 05:49 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (7%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 51.6°F
Cloud Cover: 60%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Feb 21
Overcast
High: 49.6°F | Low: 40.5°F
Humidity: 83%
Wind: 13.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 06:43 AM
Sunset: 05:50 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (14%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 41.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Feb 22
Heavy rain
High: 42.3°F | Low: 36.1°F
Humidity: 95%
Wind: 39.8 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 06:42 AM
Sunset: 05:51 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (23%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 40°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 1:04PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Feb 20, 2026 1:04pm
Expires: Feb 20, 2026 1:45pm
At 103 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from Plymouth to near Ayden to near Bowdens. Movement was
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greenville, New Bern, Kinston, Washington, Winterville, Williamston,
Ayden, Farmville, Plymouth, Warsaw, La Grange, Mount Olive, River
Bend, Grifton, Phillips Crossroads, Kornegay, Stokes, Belhaven, Snow
Hill, and Richlands.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Fee-Free Day: Free Admission to Wright Brothers National Memorial
Celebrate the 122nd anniversary of first flight with free admission at Wright Brothers National Memorial!
Date: Dec 17, 2025 12:00am to Dec 17, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1000 North Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
🏤 Mailing Address:
Wright Brothers National Memorial
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
📞 Voice Phone: 2524732111
✉️ Email: caha_public_affairs@nps.gov