Sullenberger Aviation Museum

The Sullenberger Aviation Museum, formerly the Carolinas Aviation Museum, reopened in June 2024 with a state-of-the-art, $34 million facility adjacent to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Home to more than 40 commercial, civil, and military aircraft, the museum features one of the nation’s premier aviation collections – including the famed “Miracle on the Hudson” Airbus A320 piloted by its namesake, Captain C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger. More than just a collection of historic aircraft, the museum offers immersive, hands-on experiences designed to engage visitors of all ages and abilities.
With a mission to inspire, educate, and elevate the next generation of innovators, the museum is dedicated to expanding equitable access to career exploration in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Honeywell Makerspace sparks creativity and problem-solving through interactive activities like 3D printing, engineering challenges and snap circuits. Furthering this mission, the museum’s Flight Forward program connects students and aspiring professionals with aviation-focused programs, internships and apprenticeships while partnering with educational institutions, nonprofits and industry leaders to open doors to STEM careers.