Children's Museums
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia
📍 1200 Echo Ct, Peachtree City, GA 30269🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is a children's museum in Peachtree City, GA. Offers immersive aerial experiences including aerobatic flights in the LT-6 Mosquito with loops, barrel rolls, and wingovers, plus a gunner's seat experience in the SBD-5 Dauntless—interactive elements beyond typical museum viewing. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 83 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Warbird Aviation Museum
- Main Attraction
- WWII aircraft rides and aerobatic flights
- Aircraft Collection
- Restored vintage WWII fighters, bombers, and trainers
- Hours
- Tues, Thurs, Sat 9am-4pm
- Special Experience
- Feel 1,500 hp engines and g-forces like WWII airmen
💡 Did You Know?
- Offers immersive aerial experiences including aerobatic flights in the LT-6 Mosquito with loops, barrel rolls, and wingovers, plus a gunner's seat experience in the SBD-5 Dauntless—interactive elements beyond typical museum viewing
- Operates entirely on a volunteer basis with no entrance fee, relying solely on donations and ride revenue to maintain and operate its collection of flying WWII aircraft
- Houses a rare Nakajima B5N2 Kate replica—a Japanese WWII torpedo bomber—alongside American warbirds, providing comparative historical aviation perspective
- Serves as a multi-purpose venue hosting airshows throughout the Southeast, wedding ceremonies, award ceremonies, and special events like WWII Weekends and D-Day Legacy events in addition to museum operations
- All aircraft in the collection are maintained in flying condition and actively participate in regional airshows and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, distinguishing it from static aircraft museums
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to stay 3-4 hours instead of the typical 2-hour museum visit. Reviews consistently mention visitors underestimating their time and discovering much more to explore than expected, including detailed aircraft tours from knowledgeable volunteers.
- Bring cash to support the venue through donations, as CAF Airbase operates entirely on donations with no entrance fee. This directly funds the maintenance of these rare flying WWII aircraft and volunteer operations.
- Book warbird rides in advance, especially if you want a specific aircraft experience like the aerobatic LT-6 Mosquito or gunner's seat in the SBD-5 Dauntless. These are highlight experiences for many visitors but require advance coordination.
- Engage with the all-volunteer staff and docents—many are military veterans and aviation historians who share personal experiences and deep knowledge about the aircraft. These conversations are highlighted as a major highlight of the visit.
- Visit on a weekday (Tuesday or Thursday) rather than Saturday for a potentially less crowded experience, since the venue is only open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 9am-4pm.
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