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Airway Beacon from Lighted Airway System

Airway Beacon from Lighted Airway System

Before GPS or electronic navigation, beacons like this guided pilots across the United States. Thousands of beacons formed chains to provide guidance along major air routes. The lights were usually spaced about 15 miles apart. They were installed on top of 50-foot towers with lighted windsocks to show wind direction and speed.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday Nov 14
9:30AM TO 12:30PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In: Food Drive

Breakfast Fly-In: Food Drive
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Help us give back to the community and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft and fill a real-life airplane with donations at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*

Celebrate our final fly-in of 2026 at this family-friendly event, featuring special activities in addition to our usual experiences.

Enjoy*:

  • Bring your donations to help support Food Bank of the Rockies
  • Learn from the Food Bank and other organizations about food preservation
  • Play a guessing game on how many goods can fit in our Cessna 150
  • See aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac and meet the pilots

Food Trucks: Cruz In & Eat & Magic Bar Coffee

Pilots: Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact PublicPrograms@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext. 160.

Join us and support those in need while learning about aviation!

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*Weather permitting. Aircraft and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

Thursday Nov 19
10:00AM TO 5:00PM
Air & Space Museum

SCFD Free Day

SCFD Free Day
Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Enjoy FREE admission at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum courtesy of SCFD, and bring the whole family for a day of discovery, imagination and fun!

Enjoy FREE admission to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum courtesy of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)! Bring the whole family for a day of discovery, exploration and aviation fun!

Explore an incredible collection of historic aircraft, space exhibits and interactive experiences that bring the wonders of flight to life. From legendary military aircraft to the innovations shaping the future of aerospace, there’s something to inspire visitors of all ages.

Don’t miss our newly restored F-16D Fighting Falcon, a former U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fighter jet featuring the team’s iconic red, white and blue colors. Get an up-close look at this remarkable aircraft and discover the history behind one of the world’s most recognizable aerial demonstration teams.

That’s just one of the amazing aircraft you can discover at Wings! Join us for SCFD Free Day and enjoy a day of exciting exhibits, fun activities and aviation adventures for the whole family!

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Saturday Nov 21
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Cockpit Demo Day

Cockpit Demo Day
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Have you ever wanted to get an up-close look inside your favorite aircraft?

At this event, you’ll be able to explore select cockpits and learn about airplanes you never knew existed. Each station has a knowledgeable volunteer who can tell you all about the exhibit, its history, and answer questions. Our options rotate monthly, so every visit is unique!

Featured aircraft in November*:

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Can’t make this one? Join us next month on December 19!

*Featured aircraft are subject to change.

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight