Summer is the time for exploring, pursuing interests, and discovering the world around you. And this summer, it’s the time for discovering the aircraft that helped shape our country’s history! The Hangar Flight Museum is now boarding for Open Aircraft Days! Come sit inside some amazing aircraft and see the world from a different perspective.
The Hangar Flight Museum is home to Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, which showcases the remarkable stories of the inspiring men and women who pioneered Canada’s aviation history. Learn about the trailblazers who reached for the impossible. Be inspired by the heroes who fought for Canada from the skies or by adventurers who set their sights on outer space.
Open Aircraft Days
The Hangar Flight Museum is Now Boarding! It’s amazing to see aviation history come to life, with many historically significant and technologically intriguing aircraft. But one of the most requested experiences at The Hangar is an opportunity to sit inside the aircraft for a new perspective. It’s not always possible or practical, as the planes and helicopters are historical artifacts. But with special care and preventative maintenance, Open Aircraft Days allows visitors this unique experience all summer long!
There are five different aircraft open on rotating weekends this summer, and it’s the first time the Sikorsky Dragonfly will be open! Take a look at the schedule and mark your calendars to sit in your favourite aircraft. Even better, get an annual membership! Membership rates offer a great value to check out every plane and experience all that The Hangar has to offer this summer.
Summer Schedule
Which aircraft is your favourite? Open Aircraft Days run Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, except for August 30. Mark your calendars!
Beechcraft 18: June 21, July 5, July 20, August 9, and August 24, 2025
Douglas DC-3: June 22, July 12, July 26, August 4, August 23, and September 6, 2025
Sikorsky Dragonfly: June 28 and June 29 for Helicopter Weekend, July 13, July 27, August 10, 2025
Avro Lancaster: June 30, July 6, August 3, August 16, September 1, September 7, 2025
De Havilland Twin Otter: July 1, July 19, August 2, August 17, and August 31, 2025
Sometimes the schedule needs to be adjusted, but if The Hangar is unable to open the scheduled aircraft for any reason, a different aircraft will be substituted. Please note that The Hangar will be closed on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Wear closed-toed shoes for this experience, and gloves and bump hats are provided for entry into the Avro Lancaster.
Now Boarding: let’s climb inside and take off for summer fun this year! It’s time to discover and explore Open Aircraft Days at The Hangar Flight Museum.
The Hangar Flight Museum Open Aircraft Days:
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday (and select holidays) from June 21 – September 7, 2025 (Closed on August 30)
Time: Museum hours are 10 AM – 4 PM
Venue: Hangar Flight Museum
Address: 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.thehangarmuseum.ca
