The Port Townsend Aero Museum is a hidden gem for aviation enthusiasts, located at Jefferson County International Airport in Port Townsend, Washington. It focuses on preserving and showcasing vintage aircraft, with a strong emphasis on youth involvement in aviation restoration and education.
Port Townsend Aero Museum
105 Airport Road, Jefferson County International Airport
Port Townsend
Washington 98368
+1 (360) 379-5244
Wednesday – Sunday 09:00 – 16:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
Howard DGA-4 NR3777/38
| N3011E
N82106 NC16529 N48145/43-1844 N4524 N73706 NC17074 NC17641 NC89293 NC19489 N49A N7201C N2726A NC9135 NC80760 N40HH NR3777/38 N53625/61 N77948 N4103 NX899EM NC70109 N38030 N3388P N34726 N62130 N4784S/SG NC418M NC930W N96688 N22256 N6147 N16517 | Aeronca 7AC Champion
Aeronca 7AC Champion Aeronca C-3 Aeronca L-3B Grasshopper Aeronca/Vaughn 11CC American Pilgrim Beech C17B Staggerwing Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatros Cessna 140 Cessna 145 Airmaster Corben D Baby Ace Curtiss Wright CW-1 Junior (replica) De Havilland Gypsy Moth Fairchild 71 Globe GC-1A Swift Heath Parasol Howard DGA-4 (replica) Laister Kauffman TG-4A Luscombe 8A Silvaire Mooney M18LA Pietenpol P-9 Sky Scout (replica) Piper J-3C-65 Cub Piper J5A Cub Cruiser Piper Apache PA-23-160 Porterfield CP-65 Ryan PT-22 Recruit Schleicher KA6e Stinson SM-8A Detroiter Stinson SM-8A Detroiter Taylorcraft BC-12-D Taylorcraft Model BC Travel Air 2000 Waco YKS-6 |
Port Townsend Aero Museum Key Features:
- Beautifully Restored Vintage Aircraft: The collection includes classics like the 1930s and 1940s Aeronca, Piper, Waco, and Stearman aircraft.
- Youth Mentorship Program: Unique among aviation museums, it provides hands-on training for young people interested in aircraft restoration and piloting.
- Active Aircraft: Many planes in the collection are still operational and flown regularly.
- Aviation Art & Memorabilia: The museum also showcases aviation-themed artwork and historical artifacts.
- Scenic Location: The Port Townsend Aero Museum is set in the picturesque Pacific Northwest, making it a great stop for travelers.
Aeronca 7AC Champion N82106
Aeronca C-3 NC16529
Aeronca L-3B Grasshopper (N48145) 43-1844 USAAF
Beech C17B Staggerwing NC17074
Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatros NC17641
Corben D Baby Ace N49A
Curtiss Wright CW-1 Junior NC7201C
Fairchild 71 NC9135
Globe GC-1A Swift NC80760
Howard DGA-4 NR3777/38
Laister Kauffman TG-4A (N53625) 61 US Army
Luscombe 8A Silvaire N77948
Pietenpol P-9 Sky Scout NX899EM
Ryan PT-22 Recruit N62130 USAAF
Schleicher KA6e N4784S/SG
Stinson SM-8A Detroiter NC418M
Taylorcraft Model B N22256
Travel Air 2000 N6147
Photos Les Spearman