Illinois Aviation Museum

Illinois Aviation Museum The Illinois Aviation Museum is home to a collection of aircraft and artifacts housed in Hangar One

✈️ **TALES FROM THE COCKPIT** **Safely Flying a DC-3 & Other Stories**What does it take to safely fly one of aviation’s...
08/22/2026

✈️ **TALES FROM THE COCKPIT**
**Safely Flying a DC-3 & Other Stories**

What does it take to safely fly one of aviation’s most legendary aircraft?

Join former commercial pilot **Howard Bohl** for the story of his memorable DC-3 journey from San Diego to the Chicago area—plus fascinating tales from a career spanning flight instruction, commercial aviation, and flying for movies and television commercials.

Pilots, aviation enthusiasts, history fans, families, and curious newcomers are all welcome!

📅 **Thursday, September 17, 2026**
🕖 **7:00 PM CDT**
📍 **Illinois Aviation Museum**
130 Clow International Parkway, Hangar 1
Bolingbrook, IL 60490

🛩️ **Flying in?** Clow International Airport — **1C5**
💺 Seating is limited to 50 attendees
🎓 Eligible pilots may receive **1 FAA WINGS credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3**

🚨 **Registration is not open yet.** Follow the Illinois Aviation Museum and watch for an upcoming post with registration details and a link to reserve your seat.

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✈️ FAA SAFETY SEMINAR — INSIDE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLJoin us Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 PM at the Illinois Aviation Museu...
08/04/2026

✈️ FAA SAFETY SEMINAR — INSIDE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Join us Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 PM at the Illinois Aviation Museum for an informative FAASTeam safety seminar led by air traffic control professionals from throughout the Chicagoland area.

Learn more about ATC operations and the best practices that help keep our airspace safe. Presenters will represent:

• Air Route Traffic Control Center
• Radar-controlled tower
• Non-radar-controlled tower

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Illinois Aviation Museum
130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook

The seminar is posted on the FAASTeam website. Pilots registered in the WINGS program should also receive an email containing seminar information.

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Join the Illinois Aviation Museum at the Bolingbrook Festival next Saturday!We’ll be there with our popular Ground Bound...
07/12/2026

Join the Illinois Aviation Museum at the Bolingbrook Festival next Saturday!

We’ll be there with our popular Ground Bound aviation ride from 3:00–7:00 PM. Bring the family, stop by for a ride, and learn more about the Illinois Aviation Museum and our upcoming programs and events.

📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ Ground Bound rides: 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 Masjid Furqaan
401 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

The festival runs from 1:30–10:00 PM and features food, a bazaar, family activities, entertainment and more. Admission is free!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join the Illinois Aviation Museum tomorrow at iFest Bolingbrook!Stop by from 2:00–6:00 PM for a ride on our popular Grou...
07/10/2026

Join the Illinois Aviation Museum tomorrow at iFest Bolingbrook!

Stop by from 2:00–6:00 PM for a ride on our popular Ground Bound, take advantage of our free photo booth, and learn more about the Illinois Aviation Museum, our aircraft, exhibits, educational programs, and upcoming events.

Bring the family and come enjoy a fun afternoon celebrating the many cultures that make Bolingbrook such a great community!

📍 Festival Grounds & Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

Happy Fourth of July from the Illinois Aviation Museum!
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the Illinois Aviation Museum!

07/02/2026

Stay cool out there this week! 🥵 We’re keeping our fingers crossed for cooler mornings so we can get back to offering tethered rides soon! 🎈

Aircraft for sale
07/02/2026

Aircraft for sale

After a very successful cavalcade of planes event, all our birds are back in place in front of the museum, looking bette...
06/19/2026

After a very successful cavalcade of planes event, all our birds are back in place in front of the museum, looking better than ever. Come on out and see them!

Address

130 S Clow International Pkwy
Bolingbrook, IL
60490

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+16307711937

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