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CHINO, CA LOCATION

Visit our Chino, CA location. Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm Closed Mon & Tues DIRECTIONS | BUY TICKETS

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SANTA MARIA, CA LOCATION

Opening expected in 2026.

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EVENTS

Visit us during one of our events and get the full experience seeing these amazing aircraft flying!

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COLLECTION

We host a huge variety of (flying) aircraft, check which ones are on display, flying or undergoing restoration.

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FACILITY RENTALS

Hosting your wedding/event at our venue or booking aircraft for your airshow, we can offer you endless possibilities!

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Our Planes Fly

Every day at Planes of Fame Air Museum, you can experience history - both the reliving of it and the making of it. When one of our planes flies, for most it is a rare and wonderful thing to witness. Planes of Fame Air Museum has maintained a fleet of flyable historic aircraft for over 60 years! The Museum has operated these types of aircraft longer than the Army Air Corps or Air Force did. Planes of Fame Air Museum truly is where aviation history lives.

You too can experience history through Planes of Fame Air Museum. Maybe you live too far to visit, but we hope this website gives you a taste of what we try to do here every day. And maybe someday, you will hear the roar, look up in the sky and see one of our planes overhead!

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“My wife and I really wanted to thank you for the hospitality you extended us when we visited Planes of Fame. Seeing the SBD, Navion, Val and Bf-109 (HA-1112) up close was a treat, but even more so listening to your experiences. We have visited Planes of Fame before, but that day will always stand out as memorable.”

Doug & Maricel R., North Vancouver, B.C.

“I attended the air show and was amazed by the number of beautifully restored aircraft and how well-organized the air show was. As a former airman in Korea, I was delighted to see some of my familiar aircraft in the show.... it is my pleasure to contribute to your well-oiled operation”

Ross S. - USA

“Your Planes of Fame airshow 2013 was amazing! So many spectacularly restored warbirds. It's not an airshow, but history in flight!”

Joe U., Sun Valley, CA

“I would like to take this opportunity to commend all of you on the fine direction you are headed with the improvements to the Planes of Fame Museum. The Museum has been a valuable asset to the aviation community for many years and I believe the changes only increase the positive impact that will be made.”

Thomas W., Riverside, CA

“Recently, I visited the Planes of Fame Air Museum and found it most interesting... it is the way all museums should be patterned after. Someone is doing an excellent job.”

Sam F., Sherman Oaks, CA

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Upcoming Events

5
Sep

Special Flights of the visiting Commemorative Air Force B-17G 'Sentimental Journey' and the Museum's North American P-51D 'Mustang'.

Special Flights of the visiting Commemorative Air Force B-17G and the North American P-51D - Learn more »

12
Sep

AirFest 2026, September 12-13, 2026, Santa Maria, CA.

Central Coast AirFest, September 12-13, 2026, Santa Maria, CA. - Learn more »

3
Oct

Hangar Talk - Featuring the Flight of the North American Rockwell OV-10 'Bronco'

Hangar Talk and Flight of the North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco - Learn more »