National Historic Site · Alabama, United States
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is a national historic site in Alabama, United States, covering 89.7 acres (36.3 ha), established in 1998.
National Historic Site · Alabama, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Alabama, United States |
| Area | 89.7 acres (36.3 ha) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Coordinates | 32.4572° N, 85.6804° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, commemorates the contributions of African-American airmen in World War II. Moton Field was the site of primary flight training for the pioneering pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, and is now operated by the National Park Service to interpret their history and achievements. It was constructed in 1941 as a new training base. The field was named after former Tuskegee Institute principal Robert Russa Moton, who died the previous year.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 98.4 miles away
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 109.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site?
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is in Alabama, United States (32.4572° N, 85.6804° W).
When was Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site established?
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site was established in 1998, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site?
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site covers 89.7 acres (36.3 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/tuai/ — Official park page.