Innovations in Flight
Do you feel the need ... the need for speed?
Saturday, June 13, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
What makes an airplane speedy? Why can some go faster than others? What tradeoffs come with the ability to break the sound barrier? Join us to learn about our fascination with things that go fast.
Outside - Free Tickets Required
See unique aircraft and talk with pilots of historic and modern aircraft, on display outside the Museum for one day only.
Free Tickets Required - Check back for release date
Inside - No Tickets Required
Inside the Museum, check out unique activities for families, meet innovators in flight, and more.
Tickets are not required for indoor activities.
Pilot? Apply to Fly In
You can apply to fly in to display your aircraft at one of our most popular events of the year. Applications open until March 13th.
The photos and video of the aircraft on this page are from previous events and do not guarantee these particular aircraft will participate in this year's event.
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Accessible by car and public transportation
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151
Parking
Parking costs $15
Parking can be paid with credit or debit card.
Arrival Tips
This is one of our most popular events. Due to high attendance, please allow additional time for parking and security screening.
Inclement Weather
If there is severe inclement weather, the outside portion of the event will be cancelled. The inside portion of the day will continue as planned. Updates will be posted here.
Speed
Sponsors
Innovations in Flight is sponsored by United Airlines.
Soar Together is sponsored by Northrop Grumman.