Blackbird Airpark

About

An extension of the Air Force Flight Test Museum at Edwards AFB, the Blackbird Airpark is dedicated to preserving the proud heritage of the Blackbird family of military aircraft. It’s the only place in the world where you can see the Lockheed SR-71 alongside its predecessor, the A-12. A feat of aviation engineering, the almost entirely titanium SR-71 would hurtle through the stratosphere at speeds topping 2,000 miles per hour (Mach 3+). As a cocky Navy pilot trying to show off his measly 620 knots on the ground had to learn the hard way, nothing could compete with the SR-71. And to this day, nothing has. Alongside these black beauties, is the once Ultra-Top-Secret D-21 drone (basically an unmanned Blackbird), and the world’s only remaining U-2 “D” model. You’ll also learn about the development and operational history of these amazing aircraft. The Blackbird Airpark is completely free to visit, and open Friday - Sunday 11:00AM to­ 4:00PM. And if you want more, extend your stop time and pay a visit to the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark next door.