Sidney L. Shannon Jr. opened Shannon Airport in October 1950, and founded the Shannon Air Museum in 1976, collecting 13 vintage aircrafts and many artifacts from aviation’s early history. After Shannon Jr.’s death in 1981, the aircraft became the core of the new Virginia Aviation Museum at Richmond International Airport, which became part of the Science Museum of Virginia in 1990. The aviation museum closed in June 2016. The museum’s re-dedication began June 3 with a family fun run on the airport’s paved runway. It’s very exciting to have these aircraft back at the Shannon Airport, where they were originally displayed, - Luke Curtas, Airport Owner.

Hours

Tuesday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fees

• Adult (13 & over) - $ 9
• Seniors,First Respondents, Police, Active Duty Military - $ 8
• Juniors (12 & under) - $5
• Kids ( 5 & under ) Free

More Information

For more information or to visit the facility at other times by calling the airport office at 540-373-4431 and speaking with Denise or Trish. Groups can make appointments to visit the facility at other times by calling the airport office.