About Us
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation opened in mid-December 2001. The 50,000 sq. ft. facility is located right beside the 5,500 ft. runway at the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT). This unique location makes bringing aviation history to life possible as airworthy vintage aircraft are sometimes seen performing flight demonstrations. Docents are available to assist visitors as they leisurely walk through our 35,000 sq. ft. hangar.
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Historic Aircraft
Historic aircraft on tour frequently visit the museum. Some provide visitors with walk-through tours as well as a way to ride along on a historic flight. Our Spring and Fall events usually attract visiting "Warbird" aircraft, providing extraordinary photo opportunities and exciting formation flybys.
Museum
Browse the museum's air-conditioned exhibit gallery. A 52 foot "Wave Wall" not only traces aviation history from before the Wright Brothers, it includes the timelines of Military Aviation History and Tennessee Aviation History. Explore a touching Faith and Courage exhibit, paying tribute to U.S. Military Chaplins from World War II through the present.The exhibit gallery includes the General Jimmy Doolittle Medal of Honor, along with thousands of historic artifacts, and Tennessee's Aviation Hall of Fame.
Gift Gallery
The FLYING SPIRIT GIFT GALLERY is packed with gifts and souvenirs for the entire family. You'll find a huge selection of aviation books; adult and children's flight jackets; collectable die-cast models; aviation art; a large assortment of patches and pins; aviation t-shirts of all sizes; and a unique variety of original vintage aircraft parts. This is probably the largest and most remarkable selection of aviation gifts in the Southeast.
