Connecticut Air & Space Center
LOCATION: Bridgeport, CT
DATES: JUN 05 - JUN 07 2026
AIRCRAFT RIDES
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Attending aircraft and availability are subject to change
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This event features several exciting ride flight options for any budget. Come out and take to the skies!
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This event does not have admission and will not be conducting aircraft tours.
EVENT INFORMATION
JUN 05 - JUN 07 - 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Additional Info:
Click the address above for map/directions.
Note: Attending aircraft are subject to change due to weather and/or maintenance considerations. Aircraft and event status can quickly change. Check the Airpower website for the latest event information.
TICKET INFORMATION
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Aircraft ride flights are subject to weather and maintenance conditions which can change.
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Seats sell out fast. Tickets should be purchased online in advance using the buttons below to reserve your seat.​ You can check the time/ticket availability of any aircraft by clicking the "Book A Ride" buttons below.
- Each aircraft has rider requirements. Check the "Ride Info" buttons below for specific aircraft rider requirements and other important information.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
PT-13, T-6, & RC-45J aircraft available for rides all day (click "book a ride" below for availability)
P-51 rides available (click "book a ride" below for availability - seats sell out fast!)
SATURDAY
PT-13, T-6 & RC-45J rides available for rides all day (click "book a ride" below for availability)
P-51 rides available (click "book a ride" below for availability - seats sell out fast!)
SUNDAY
PT-13, T-6 & RC-45J rides available for rides all day (click "book a ride" below for availability)
P-51 rides available (click "book a ride" below for availability - seats sell out fast!)
ATTENDING AIRCRAFT
AT-6 Texan - Nella
The AT-6 (Advanced Trainer) was a flying classroom for pilots in World War II and beyond into the 1970s. The T-6 is an agile and nimble aircraft that taught generations of pilots advanced tactics and flight maneuvers. Book a ride today experience the skies in this one of a kind aircraft. Rides available Wednesday through Sunday. Click on "Book a T-6 Ride" below to see availability.
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STEP 1: Click on a "Book a Ride" button to see aircraft dates, times, and seat availability
STEP 2: Click on the "select different date" button to see all available dates & times
RC-45J SNB - Big Oily Beast (BOB)
The C-45 is a military version of the civilian Beechcraft Model 18 or 'Twin Beech'. C-45s were used during World War II as a multi-engine trainer, for light cargo transport, and general transportation duties such as a VIP transport. With the ability to carry multiple passengers, the C-45 is an amazing experience for groups and families. The RC-45J is a specially designed version which features windows in the floor which offers a very unique flight experience. Seat prices start at $150.
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P-51 Mustang - Gunfighter
Full throttle thrills! Experience history first hand and ride in the sleek, fast, and agile P-51 Mustang fighter! One of the greatest aircraft of all time. You can see, hear, and feel what fighter pilots experienced in the skies of Europe, the Pacific, and Korea during pivotal moments of history.Rides available Friday through Sunday. Click on "Book a P-51 Ride" below to see availability. P-51 Mustang rides sell out fast. Book today to reserve your seat.