This opportunity is over; visit our calendar for up-to-date fun!
Innovations in Flight is all about our fascination with things that go fast! On June 13, 2026, learn what makes an airplane speedy, why some go faster than others, and what it takes to break the sound barrier at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (part of the National Air & Space Museum).
Boasting 50+ unique aircraft flown in for one day only, Innovations in Flight is a can’t-miss event featuring indoor and outdoor fun.
Outdoor Fly-In
Free tickets required
- 50+ unique aircraft flown in for one day only
- Meet the pilots of historic and modern aircraft
Inside the Museum
- Storytime
- Discovery stations
- Musical performances
- Sun viewing
- Meet NASA experts and learn about the X-59
This special annual event is one of the museum’s most popular and draws large crowds. While parking is available (fee-based), visitors are encouraged to use public transportation to avoid lines and wait times to enter.
Date:
Jun 13, 2026
Location:
National Air & Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center ∙ Chantilly, VA
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
