Air Combat Museum
At Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, less than a mile off the old road in Springfield, IL, the Air Combat Museum is devoted to aviation. As the name suggests, its theme is military flying. Restrooms and parking are on site, and the museum welcomes kids, so it makes an easy family detour between Springfield's old-road sights and the war memorials about a mile and a half away.
What is Air Combat Museum?
This is a museum devoted to aviation, set at the city's airport rather than in the historic center. Its name points to air combat as the focus, so expect a military angle rather than a general history of flight. If you have a particular aircraft or era in mind, check the museum's own website before you go.
Visiting Air Combat Museum: tips
Allow about an hour for a museum stop. Restrooms and parking are on site, the building is wheelchair accessible, and it is a good choice for families with kids. A gas station is about 0.5 mile away and a sandwich shop about 0.4 mile, so it is easy to refuel on the way back to the road.
Several other stops are close: the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack is about 1.4 miles off, and the Camp Lincoln Commissary Building and the Korean War Memorial are each about 1.5 miles away. Visiting two or three of them together makes good use of the detour.
Practical info
- Address
- 835 South Airport Road Springfield, IL 62707
- Phone
- +1 217-522-2181
- Website
- aircombatmuseum.org
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30
- On site & nearby
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