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7473 W Lake Mead Blvd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89128, United States
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2. Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum - Paradise
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25 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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4worldlovers: Aviation first came to Las Vegas in 1920. Randall Henderson, well-known as a newspaper publisher in Blythe, Calif., and later as the founder and editor of Desert magazine, is less known for his aviation barnstorming career. However, flying a borrowed Curtis JN-4 “Jenny,” Henderson became the first pilot to land in Las Vegas on May 7, 1920. The museum tells this and other aviation-related stories in exhibits located throughout the airport. Check it out if you have a few minutes between flights or have some extra time before picking up friends and family.
The museum is named for Nevada’s U. S. Senator Howard W. Cannon, who served four terms in the Senate from 1958 until 1982. Among his accomplishments was the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, which led to a doubling of commercial traffic into what is now Harry Reid International Airport between 1978 and 1980, and helped to create the commercial airline industry we know today.
Only one aircraft is shown in the museum, a 1958 Cessna 172 which set the World Endurance Aloft flying record in 1959. Flying for 64 days, 22 hours, 19 minutes and 5 seconds without touching ground, Robert Timm and John Cook set a record which stands to this day. The flight was sponsored by the Hacienda Hotel and Casino as a fundraiser for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund. The actual aircraft hangs over the north end of Baggage Claim in Terminal 1.
At Terminal 1, between the main exhibit area and the Cessna, is a red 1956 Ford Thunderbird, also part of the museum’s exhibits. It is the same year and make as the one used at George Crockett’s Alamo Aviation from 1957 until 1968, and has been restored to match the original.
The museum’s exhibits are spread throughout the airports in the Clark County airport system, with the main exhibit located on Level 2 above Baggage Claim in Terminal 1 at LAS. Covering approximately 3,000 square feet, exhibits detail the rich aviation history of Southern Nevada. Other exhibits are located in the gate areas, along the moving walkway to the C gates, in the walkway between the B and C Concourses, and at Henderson Executive and North Las Vegas airports.
The museum is named for Nevada’s U. S. Senator Howard W. Cannon, who served four terms in the Senate from 1958 until 1982. Among his accomplishments was the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, which led to a doubling of commercial traffic into what is now Harry Reid International Airport between 1978 and 1980, and helped to create the commercial airline industry we know today.
Only one aircraft is shown in the museum, a 1958 Cessna 172 which set the World Endurance Aloft flying record in 1959. Flying for 64 days, 22 hours, 19 minutes and 5 seconds without touching ground, Robert Timm and John Cook set a record which stands to this day. The flight was sponsored by the Hacienda Hotel and Casino as a fundraiser for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund. The actual aircraft hangs over the north end of Baggage Claim in Terminal 1.
At Terminal 1, between the main exhibit area and the Cessna, is a red 1956 Ford Thunderbird, also part of the museum’s exhibits. It is the same year and make as the one used at George Crockett’s Alamo Aviation from 1957 until 1968, and has been restored to match the original.
The museum’s exhibits are spread throughout the airports in the Clark County airport system, with the main exhibit located on Level 2 above Baggage Claim in Terminal 1 at LAS. Covering approximately 3,000 square feet, exhibits detail the rich aviation history of Southern Nevada. Other exhibits are located in the gate areas, along the moving walkway to the C gates, in the walkway between the B and C Concourses, and at Henderson Executive and North Las Vegas airports.
Senior Whoopy IRL: Very cool free museum in the middle of the airport before TSA lines so anyone can visit this for free after paying to park.I really enjoyed the Ford Thunderbird rescue car that was on full display as well as the Cessna hanging from the ceiling. Full sized!They have multiple individual displays about the history of the Las Vegas airport, and how it came into existence as well as artifacts from Long gone airlines.My favorite artifacts include the matches, lighters, vintage zippo lighters with boxes and the postman mannequin. All, with a complete branded ashtray that was used on the airlines. And oh my oh yeah. Totally worth stopping by early af to visit this site and see all their is to see.This museum is a fantastic place to play. Pokémon go and not be in everybody’s way. Multiple gyms, and plenty of PokéStops are located just before the TSA lines as well as all over the terminals. Enjoy. 🤙
Michael Anderson: Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No Price for adult entry Free
Franz Xyrlo Tobias: Not exactly a museum. A pop-up.Visited on Weekday Wait time Up to 10 min Reservation recommended No Price for adult entry Free …
Sandro Neves: Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No Price for adult entry Free
Raymond Pfand: The Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum is a very nice free museum. There are lots of historical items on display. This area is located in Terminal 1 on the Esplenade which is outside of security. If you are on a connecting at McCarran you are allowed to exit security and re-enter security as long as you have a valid boarding pass for that day. There are more items on display throughout the airport.
Jose Perez: Interesting
