Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica

The Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica is an aviation museum located at a former military airfield near Madrid with multiple large hangars and outdoor display areas. More than 200 aircraft from different periods are scattered across the grounds, ranging from early motorized planes to modern fighter jets.

The museum was founded in 1979 and officially opened in 1981, preserving the legacy of Spain's first airfield. It documents the growth of Spanish aviation from its earliest days to the present.

The collection reflects how aviation shaped Spanish ideas about progress and exploration. The objects on display tell stories of people who pushed boundaries and opened new possibilities.

The museum is accessible from Tuesday through Sunday and provides wheelchair access for visitors with mobility needs. Since the collection is spread across multiple hangars and outdoor areas, plan to spend several hours and wear comfortable walking shoes.

The collection includes the Vilanova Acedo aircraft, one of the oldest preserved aircraft in Spain. This plane offers a direct look at the beginnings of powered flight in the years before World War I.

Location: Cuatro Vientos

Inception: 1979

Official opening: May 24, 1981

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-14:00; January 1, January 6, August, October 12, December 10, December 24, December 25, December 31, off

Phone: +34915091690

Email: museodelaire@ea.mde.es

Website: https://ejercitodelaire.defensa.gob.es/EA/museodelaire

GPS coordinates: 40.36595,-3.80383

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48