Timeline
10:00
Arrive as the museum opens at 10AM to beat the crowds and explore the open-air exhibits of historic aircraft and original base structures like the air traffic control tower.
11:30
Check the route for a nearby spot to eat lunch or grab a snack, as no specific food or drink options are listed in the immediate vicinity.
12:30
Return to the museum to see more of the collection, including the officers' mess and hangars, before closing time.
Local tip
The museum is open Wed-Sun 10AM-4PM (summer until 5PM). The site is located 7½ miles south-east of the city centre on B1228, accessible by bus 36, X36 (Mon-Sat) or 18a (Sun, limited service).
Check before you go
- Check bus times for the 36, X36, or 18a services if you are not driving.
- Admission is £12 for adults, with concessions and child rates available. The York Pass is accepted.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to York (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).