Sullenberger Aviation Museum
About This Museum
You know you're in for something special when you walk through the doors and the first thing you see is the actual 'Miracle on the Hudson' Airbus A320. It's a breathtaking, humbling sight that sets the tone for the entire experience. The museum is anything but a dusty hangar; it's a vibrant, interactive space that makes aviation history feel immediate and alive. I spent a solid twenty minutes just walking underneath the massive wings of a Douglas DC-3, feeling the sheer scale of these machines. It’s a place that connects you directly to the stories of flight, from daring rescues to routine commercial journeys.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the 'Miracle on the Hudson' A320, but don't miss the menacing black F-14 Tomcat or the beautifully restored Piedmont Airlines DC-3. My favorite find was a collection of vintage flight attendant uniforms that told a story all their own.
Visitor Information
It's located right by Charlotte Douglas International Airport, so you get real-life airliners taking off as your backdrop—it really adds to the atmosphere. Parking is a breeze and totally free.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a massive, sleek, modern hangar-style building with soaring ceilings and an open floor plan that lets the aircraft themselves be the stars.
Contact & Location
Address: Sullenberger Aviation Museum, 4108, Minuteman Way, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28208, United States
Phone: +1 704-997-3770
Website: Visit Website
