3rd Saturdays at the Museum
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum for a day of fun and exploration. Wings and Wheels happens every quarter and Open Ramp Day takes place during the other months.
Wings and Wheels
Wings and Wheels is our quarterly open house day. Enjoy an exciting day checking out planes parked on the airport ramp and vehicles from local car clubs, learn about Houston’s aviation history with a guided tour, or catch a presentation by a local historian.
The event is open to the public. Food trucks will be on site and beverages will be available for purchase. We welcome you to join us either by car or by air. Fly-in visitors, car club drivers, museum members, US Military, Police and Firefighters receive free admission.
Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for kids.
Static Aircraft and Vehicles on Display
Guest Speaker Presentation at 12 PM
Shirts, hats, books & collectibles for Sale
Fly-ins or Drive-ins
2024 Wings and Wheels Schedule:
March 16, June 15, September 21, December 21
Are you interested in flying in or would like your car group to participate? Fill out our contact form and let us know you would like to participate in Wings and Wheels or Open Ramp Day.
Open Ramp Day
Open Ramp Day features unlimited plane spotting from areas not normally open to the public. We open up our ramp on the west side of Hobby airport and the third-floor balcony of the museum to let visitors get close to the action of a real airport. We welcome you to join us either by car or by air. Fly-in visitors, car club drivers and museum members get free admission! Event takes place on the third Saturday of every month except March, June, September and December.
Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for kids.
Best Plane Spotting location at Hobby Airport!
Unobstructed views of aircraft in motion
Bring a camera!
Static Aircraft Display
Guest Speaker Presentation at 12 PM
2024 Open Ramp Day Schedule:
January 20, February 17, April 20, May 18, July 20, August 17, Oct 19, Nov 16
Flying in
Flying in is the most fun way to arrive! William P. Hobby Airport (Identifier: KHOU) is a very General Aviation-friendly Class B airport, and Houston TRACON is a very General Aviation-friendly Air Traffic Control facility. You may easily get flight following and a Class B clearance as you approach the Houston area.
The museum is located at approximately mid-field on the West Ramp of Hobby Airport, along Taxiway G, near the control tower. Simply tell the tower that you will be "parking at the museum" when you make your request and they will generally accommodate you.
Please refer to the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory or other official publications for more information about operating at this airport and for a current taxiway diagram.
Each Wings & Wheels event will have a different theme that will entertain everyone in attendance, families, car junkies and aviation nuts alike. For a particular month's theme, you will experience static plane displays, guest speakers, or we will hold special events which correspond to the current theme.
No matter what type of plane you have, it is always welcome at Wings & Wheels!