National Historic Site · AL
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is open.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as they began their flight training in the Army's PT-17 Stearman bi-plane.
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Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as they began their flight training in the Army's PT-17 Stearman bi-plane. Their flying adventure started at Moton Field, in Tuskegee, Alabama, where the Army Air Corps conducted a military test to determine if African Americans could be trained to fly combat aircraft.
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| Mon | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Tue | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wed | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thu | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Fri | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sat | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sun | Closed |
We derive Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.