Plan Your Visit

Come see history where it lives.

The American Aviation Historical Society makes its home at historic Flabob Airport in Riverside, California. Explore our museum buildings, dig into the research library, schedule a tour, and join us at upcoming events.

Visitor Information

Hours of Operation

AAHS Headquarters is open to visitors and researchers three days a week. We recommend contacting us ahead of your visit, especially for group or research appointments.

Open Hours

Hours may vary on holidays and during special events. Research visits outside open hours can often be arranged by appointment.

Tuesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mon · Wed · Fri · Sun
Closed
Address
American Aviation Historical Society
Flabob Airport, 4130 Mennes Ave, Bldg. 56
Riverside, CA 92509
Getting here

Flabob Airport (KRIR) is a historic general-aviation field in the Rubidoux area of Riverside, just off the 60 Freeway. Free on-site parking is available.

Find Us

Map of Flabob Airport

AAHS Headquarters sits among the hangars of Flabob Airport, one of Southern California’s oldest continuously operating airfields. Use the map below to locate Building 56 and plan your route.

Flabob Airport (KRIR)

4130 Mennes Ave, Riverside, CA 92509

Building 56

AAHS Headquarters, library & archives

Parking

Free on-site visitor parking

On the Field

Museum Buildings

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Building 56

Headquarters

The heart of AAHS operations — home to staff, the reading room, and the welcome desk where every visit begins.

Collections

Photo & Document Archive

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Exhibits

Display Gallery

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For Researchers

AAHS Library

The Society maintains an extensive reference library of aviation books, periodicals, and documents available to members and researchers for study on-site. Our holdings span the full history of American flight — from pre-Wright pioneers through the jet age.

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Groups Welcome

Schedule a Tour

Bring your squadron, school group, or club behind the scenes. AAHS offers guided tours of the headquarters, archive, and exhibit spaces — a chance to see how a century of aviation history is preserved and shared.


Tours are arranged by appointment. Tell us your group size and preferred dates, and we’ll find a time that works.

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events

Join us on the field and online. These are the same events featured on our home page — fly-ins, open houses, publication releases, and Society milestones.

14

May
2026

AAHS 70th Celebration Event

Flabob Airport · Riverside, CA
Seven decades of preserving American aviation history.

30

May
2026

FlightLine 26-03 Released.

Online · Members & public
Latest issue of the Society newsletter posted

20

JUN
2026

Spring Journal Mailing

Vol. 71, No. 1
Spring 2026 Journal ships to current members.

12

JUL
2026

Open House & Archive Tour

HQ, Bldg. 56 · 11AM–3PM
Behind-the-scenes look at the photo and document collections.
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