McChord Air Museum

The McChord Air Museum is an aviation facility at McChord Field in Washington that occupies several distinct zones. A main gallery, Heritage Hill Airpark with runway views, and an aircraft restoration facility together create a comprehensive look at aviation heritage.

Plans for the facility started in 1982 through the McChord Air Museum Foundation and opened to the public in July 1984. The institution grew from modest beginnings to become a center for preserving aviation heritage.

The collection presents military aircraft and paintings related to aviation history. Visitors encounter restored planes from different eras and can interact with a flight simulator on display.

Access to the base requires valid identification that is not a standard Washington State Driver License. Check ahead about acceptable documents to ensure smooth entry when you arrive.

A C-124 Globemaster II sits in Heritage Hill Airpark and flew directly to the museum in 1986 for permanent display. The aircraft represents one of the largest transport planes and remains a rare sight on museum grounds.

Website: http://mcchordairmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 47.12150,-122.49450

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05