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Falcon Field Airport is proud of its long history in northeast Mesa. As a municipal, City of Mesa-owned general aviation airport, Falcon Field serves the general public in addition to pilots and aviation businesses. Visit the airport and see what adventures await you!

The sights and sounds of aircraft can be exciting to young and old alike. A lifelong passion for flight or a successful aviation career can be sparked from a childhood visit to the airport! The shaded aircraft viewing patio at the Falcon Field terminal building is a perfect setting. Bring a picnic and enjoy a beautiful Arizona sunrise or sunset while watching aircraft prepare for flight and take off into the blue! For more information, visit Events & Activities, call 480-644-2450, or email airport.info@mesaaz.gov.

Pursue your dream of flight at Falcon Field! Multiple on-airport businesses offer introductory flights and flight instruction. See a listing of these services under Flight Instruction in the Falcon Field Airport Business Directory.

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary of other special occasion with a unique gift they'll never forget! Multiple Falcon Field businesses offer sight-seeing and photography flights for the thrill-seeker in your life! See a listing of these services under Photo Flights/Sightseeing in the Falcon Field Airport Business Directory.

Aviation military history comes alive at the Commemorative Air Force Museum! The Phoenix area's only aviation museum displays an impressive collection of military aircraft representing the eras of World War I through Vietnam, as well as an extensive array of exhibits. The museum is home to Sentimental Journey, the most authentically restored flying B-17 Flying Fortress in the world. Rides can be purchased aboard several of the museum's warbirds. Docent-guided tours are available, and group tours can be scheduled.

The museum is located at 2017 N. Greenfield Road, on the northeast corner of Greenfield and McKellips roads. Admission rates apply. Discounts are offered for seniors and children ages 5-12. Children under age 5 are admitted free.

Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. The museum is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

For more information, call 480-924-1940,or see the listing for Museums in the Falcon Field Airport Business Directory.

Multiple aviation organizations are based at Falcon Field. In some, membership is open to adults and youth who want to learn about aviation, learn to fly, learn skills toward an aviation career, or perform volunteer service. See the Useful Links to connect with an aviation organization that interests you! Read the Falcon Field Stories about some of the aviation organizations and pilots who who perform community service and make the Falcon Field aviation community unique!

Falcon Field offers year-round opportunities for school, youth, business and community organizations that are looking for an exciting field trip or meeting speaker. For more information or to schedule, visit  Events & Activities, call 480-644-2450, or email airport.info@mesaaz.gov.

There are opportunities for Mesa students with a passion for aviation to explore flight and aviation careers with behind-the-scenes summer experiences including field trips, flight simulators, guest speakers and many other activities!

  • Students who are in the 6th or 7th grade this school year can enroll in Mesa Public Schools' Aerospace Academy. For more information, contact instructor Nancy Parra-Quinlan at nrparraquinlan@mpsaz.org.
  • Students who are in the 7th, 8th or 9th grade this school year can enroll in Aviation Camp based at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field Airport. For more information, contact instructor Diana Andresen at aviationcamp@azcaf.org.

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