Do you feel the need ... the need for speed?

Saturday, June 13, 2026 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.

Man holds child to look in aircraft

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 
Ticket Release: Thursday, May 14th at 7 PM
Early Access for Members: Wednesday, May 13th at 8 AM
Not a member? Join today.

A young man with light brown skin and curly hair wearing a red polo talks to a family with adults and children of all ages, all looking at objects on a cart--except for one young boy who looks up reverently at the Explainer.

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. 

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. 

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
This Year's Theme

Speed

Sponsors

Innovations in Flight is sponsored by United Airlines.

Soar Together is sponsored by Northrop Grumman.