Blackbird Airpark
Palmdale, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(204 Google reviews)
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Free to enter with a donation box, and reviewers rate the volunteer guides highly. You can get right up close to the aircraft. There is almost no shade and the desert sun is fierce, so sunscreen and hats matter. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms, and a small gift shop with cheap toys.
A rare lineup of the SR-71 Blackbird, A-12, D-21 drone and U-2 in one spot — walkable to the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark next door. Docents are former aerospace workers.
2503 E Ave P, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
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What visitors say
- Kathy Liu★★★★★
Truly outstanding! We saw A-12 and SR-71 blackbirds. They are absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. The volunteer guide, Chris, is super knowledgeable. We enjoyed talking to him very much! Highly recommend! Admission is FREE. We made a donation at the donation box next to the guide.
6 months ago
- Pamela L★★★★★
Blackbird Airpark and the neighboring aviation museum offer a fascinating up-close look at some of the most remarkable aircraft ever built. Seeing these planes in person gives you a new appreciation for the engineering, innovation, and technological achievement behind military aviation. If you're expecting a slick museum perfect tour, this isn't the place. But if you want one-on-one with real steel, the real deal and mighty power this is the place to wander in awe. I was genuinely amazed by the size, design, and capabilities of the aircraft on display. It is not often that visitors have the opportunity to get this close to historic military aircraft and experience them beyond photographs or documentaries. Whether you are interested in aviation, engineering, military history, or aerospace technology, this is an outstanding destination. The planes on exhibit provide a unique perspective on the achievements of the aerospace industry and the people who designed, built, and flew these incredible machines. I highly recommend a visit.
3 months ago
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