Saqer Aljazirah Aviation Museum, Aviation museum on Eastern Ring Road in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saqer Aljazirah Aviation Museum is an aviation facility in Riyadh featuring over 100 aircraft, including military jets, transport planes, and helicopters in its collection. The displays are arranged in indoor exhibition halls and outdoor parks showing different aircraft from various periods.
The museum opened in 1999 and preserves the heritage of the Royal Saudi Air Force through aircraft spanning from its earliest operations. The collection documents the development of aviation in the region through multiple decades.
The museum showcases achievements of Saudi aviation pioneers, including Prince Sultan bin Salman who participated in Space Shuttle missions. Visitors can see how aviation shaped the country's development and international relations.
The museum sits on the Eastern Ring Road and is open most days with morning and afternoon sessions. Plan enough time to explore both the indoor galleries and outdoor displays at a comfortable pace.
A Lockheed L-1011 Tristar in Saudia livery marks the entrance and serves as the museum's signature aircraft. Inside, a Douglas DC-3 represents a historic gift that symbolizes early diplomatic ties between the United States and the kingdom.
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