Tennessee Museum of Aviation
Located on the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT) in Sevierville, making it possible for our WARBIRDS to bring aviation history to life.
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation opened in Sevierville on December 15, 2001. The 50,000 sq ft facility is located beside the runway of the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT). Airworthy Warbirds are the foundation of our collection, making this a very unique location for visitors to enjoy unscheduled flight demonstrations. Docents are available to assist visitors on a leisurely walk through our 35,000 sq ft hangar, observing a variety of magnificently restored Warbirds and offering a glimpse at some future projects waiting for restoration. We are a "living" museum, therefore our exhibits and aircraft change frequently. Bring your family to reminisce with veterans willing to share their memories with the next generation. This hidden treasure, of the Smoky Mountains, is certainly worth a visit for any aviation enthusiast.The Tennessee Museum of Aviation is located on the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) in Sevierville. The exhibit gallery is filled with hundreds of historic artifacts; along with a 52 foot "Wave Wall" tracing aviation history, Military Aviation History and Tennessee Aviation History. Explore the touching Faith and Courage exhibit, paying tribute to U.S. Military Chaplins. The FLYING SPIRIT GIFT GALLERY is packed with gifts and souvenirs for the entire family. This is probably the largest and most remarkable selection of aviation gifts in the Southeast.
FACTS ABOUT THE TENNESSEE MUSEUM OF AVIATION
The phase-one aircraft hangar, exhibits gallery, offices and storage occupies 50,000 square feet. The museum's 45,000 square foot aircraft ramp is right beside the active runway at Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT). An adjacent 10,000 square foot maintenance and restoration hangar allows the museum to "Keep 'em Flying."
MISSION STATEMENT
PRESERVE - EDUCATE - HONOR
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation is dedicated to the preservation of aviation history, including the aviation history of Tennessee; to the advancement of aviation education and to honoring those who have made significant contributions to aviation and aerospace for Tennessee, our nation or the world.
IRS STATUS
The United States Internal Revenue Service recognizes the Tennessee Museum of Aviation as an exempt public charity. IRS Code Sec 501(c)(3) subsection 509 (a)(2).
CORPORATE STATUS
- The Tennessee Museum of Aviation, Inc. and Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. are public benefit, non-profit Tennessee corporations.
- The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame is Tennessee's Official Aviation Hall of Fame; TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3. (April 2001)
- The Tennessee Museum of Aviation has been designated by the General Assembly as Tennessee's Official State Repository and Archive of Aviation History. Public Chapter No. 158 (May 19, 2003)
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