Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
- Aviation museum
- Regional draw
- Mesa
Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum presents historic aircraft and aviation collections at Falcon Field in Mesa.
Its hangar exhibits connect the machines with military aviation history and the work of preserving flyable aircraft. The museum is also known as CAF Airbase Arizona.
Check current museum hours and tickets before arriving at North Greenfield Road. The published schedule currently runs Wednesday through Saturday. Flights and special programs require separate reservations and have their own eligibility requirements; ordinary admission should not be assumed to include aircraft rides or cockpit access.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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