National Aviation Hall of Fame

National Aviation Hall of Fame Honoring Aerospace Legends to Inspire Future Leaders. Over the next several months, planning takes place for the formal affair of their actual Enshrinement.

At the NAHF, we achieve our appointed vocation through our thorough Board of Nominations process, our grand annual Enshrinement Ceremony and our educational programs including our accessible Learning Center and WOW program. For two and a half months, a group of Enshrinees, industry leaders, historians and aviation authorities study the lives of the over 300 men and woman who have been nominated by our members for Enshrinement. Through several rounds of voting and then a final round of vetting by their peers, four American’s who have excelled in one of the many facets of aviation are chosen to become Inductees of the NAHF. Known as “The Oscar Night of Aviation,” the star studded gala draws an international crowd and is talked and written about for weeks after. As the dust settles, the important work of immortalizing the life and work of each Enshrinee begins. From video-taped oral histories to gathering the words and memories through their families, friends and co-workers, the NAHF collects artifacts, those tangible and those abstract, so that a living history can be formed. The NAHF uses the materials collected over the months and years to make the basis of our educational processes.

A sincere thank you to the Jesch Family for serving as an Inductee Sponsor for Enshrinement 2026! Your support helps mak...
09/11/2026

A sincere thank you to the Jesch Family for serving as an Inductee Sponsor for Enshrinement 2026! Your support helps make this celebration of aviation and aerospace possible. 🏅

The next National Aviation Hall of Fame Award recipient could be someone you know!Honor an outstanding leader, educator,...
09/10/2026

The next National Aviation Hall of Fame Award recipient could be someone you know!

Honor an outstanding leader, educator, innovator, or team through the Spirit of Flight Award, Neil Armstrong Outstanding Achievement Award, A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, or Congressional Leadership Award.

Nominations are open now at https://nationalaviation.org/programs/.

Thank you to another of our Inductee Sponsors, UND Alumni Association & Foundation! We are grateful for your support of ...
09/09/2026

Thank you to another of our Inductee Sponsors, UND Alumni Association & Foundation! We are grateful for your support of Enshrinement 2026 and our mission to honor aviation and aerospace excellence. 🏆

On Labor Day, we recognize the dedication and craftsmanship that power aviation and aerospace forward, honoring the peop...
09/07/2026

On Labor Day, we recognize the dedication and craftsmanship that power aviation and aerospace forward, honoring the people whose efforts keep innovation moving and skies connected. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.

09/05/2026

Planning a visit next week? Please note this temporary closure.
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will be closed to the public all day Wednesday, Sept. 9, for a scheduled emergency response training exercise.

The closure includes the Museum, Air Force Museum Foundation operations, the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and all visitor attractions and activities on the Museum campus.

The Museum will reopen for normal hours, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10.
Please plan your visit accordingly, and thank you for your understanding.

Girls who dream big belong here. 💡Explore the worlds of aviation, aerospace, STEM, medicine, technology, and more. Meet ...
09/05/2026

Girls who dream big belong here. 💡

Explore the worlds of aviation, aerospace, STEM, medicine, technology, and more. Meet women who turned their passions into careers, explore exciting opportunities, and discover what might be possible for you.

Wings of Women: Girls in Aviation & STEM Day
September 27

Learn more: nationalaviation.org/plan-a-visit/girls-in-aviation-day

Thank you to one of our Inductee Sponsors, UND Aerospace! Your generous support helps make Enshrinement 2026 possible an...
09/03/2026

Thank you to one of our Inductee Sponsors, UND Aerospace! Your generous support helps make Enshrinement 2026 possible and keeps our team moving forward. ✈️

Behind every great advancement in aviation are leaders who help create the path forward.The Congressional Leadership Awa...
09/02/2026

Behind every great advancement in aviation are leaders who help create the path forward.

The Congressional Leadership Award honors American leaders whose dedication to public service has strengthened our nation and contributed to the continued growth and success of aviation and aerospace.

Recognize a leader who has made an impact. Nominate today: nationalaviation.org/congressional-leadership-award

Pictured: Congressman Ron Estes (Fourth District of Kansas), one of the 2025 Congressional Leadership Award recipients.
Not pictured: Senator Tammy Duckworth (Illinois), also a 2025 recipient.

We are so grateful to Hillwood for being our Presenting Sponsor for Enshrinement 2026! Thank you for your incredible lea...
09/01/2026

We are so grateful to Hillwood for being our Presenting Sponsor for Enshrinement 2026! Thank you for your incredible leadership and support in helping us celebrate aviation and aerospace excellence. 🏅

We are honored to partner with so many incredible sponsors for Enshrinement 2026. Without their support, the 2026 Enshri...
08/29/2026

We are honored to partner with so many incredible sponsors for Enshrinement 2026. Without their support, the 2026 Enshrinement Dinner and Ceremony would not be possible. 🏅

A special thanks to our presenting sponsor Hillwood.

There is still time to join this illustrious group of Enshrinement Sponsors or purchase a ticket!

The 62nd Enshrinement Dinner and Ceremony
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Anthem, Washington DC

Learn more at nationalaviation.org/programs/enshrinement

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