The Aircraft museum was founded in 1968, in the area of the historic military airfield Prague-Kbely, which is the first air base built after the constitution of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Due to both the quantity and quality of its collections, it is one of to the largest air museums in Europe.
The area of Prague Letňany Airport is a public domestic and non-public international aerodrome. Near the airport is the Military History Institute Kbely (about a 15-minute walk).
It presently houses a large collection of 275 aircrafts, 85 of which are exhibited in four indoor halls, 25 are displayed in the open air, 155 are stored in depositories, and 10 planes, fully operational, are still in service. Many aircrafts are unique in the world. The exposition is closely related to the history of Czechoslovak and Czech aviation, especially its military branch. Several other types of foreign important aircraft are also exhibited for comparison, together with numerous aircraft engines, parts of airframes, armament, uniforms, banners, marks of distinction and other relics related to the history of Czechoslovak and Czech aviation.
Furthermore, the premises of „Stara Aerovka“ that belong to the Military History Institute are situated directly at Prague Letňany Airport. From May to October it is open daily except Mondays from 10:00 to 18:00.
he museum is open in the summer season, i.e. from May till October, every day except Monday from 10.00 AM to 6 PM. Admission is free of charge. To get to the museum take bus No. 185, 259, 280, 302, 375, 376 – 10 minutes from Letňany underground station, stop Letecké museum. Address of the Museum: Hulkova 1075/35 Prague.
It is advisable to contact the airport to check the possibility of entry before visiting. Contact: Telephone: +420 973 207 500/ +420 702 185 744. Email: info@letnany-airport.cz