Class of
2017

111th Aero Squadron

Second Oldest Flying Unit of the United States Air Force

The 111th Aero Squadron was first established at San Antonio’s Kelly Field in 1917, making it and its successor units the second oldest flying unit of the US Air Force. The 111th was reformed in 1923 as the 111th Observation Squadron, one of 29 original Observation Squadrons of the United States Army National Guard. During World War II, the unit was sent to North Africa, Sicily and France as the 111th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, receiving a Distinguished Unit Citation and Eight Battle Stars. The 111th was deployed to Japan during the Korean War as part of the first National Guard Wing to see combat in that conflict. After the Korean War, it became the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and returned to Ellington Field from which it had first operated in 1923. Following service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the unit was re-designated the 111th Reconnaissance Squadron and celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 
The Lone Star Flight Museum will close today, Sat., Jan. 24, at 4pm
 
The Museum will be closed Sun., Jan. 25 due to extreme weather conditions.
 
We’ll reopen with normal hours on Tues., Jan. 27 from 10am – 5pm.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 
The Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed on Sat., Jan. 10, 2026 for a private event.
 
We’ll reopen with normal hours on Sun., Jan. 11, 2026 from 12pm – 5pm.


Plan your visit with our Weekly Events Calendar!

Upcoming Hangar Closure Notice

The Heritage Hangar will be closed
Sun., Nov. 2, 2025, for a private event.

The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain OPEN!
Enjoy $3 off Admission & Plan Your Visit Today!

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Friday, October 10, 2025, for a private event.

We’ll resume normal business hours on

Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.

Hangar Closure Notice

 

Our Heritage Hangar will be closed

Thursday, October 9, 2025 for private event preparation. The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain open. Enjoy discounted admission all day!

Please note: The museum will be closed Friday, October 10 for the private event. 

Regular museum hours will resume on Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.

Heritage Hangar Closure – Thursday, September 18 at 1pm.

The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits remain open. The Heritage Hangar will reopen Friday during regular museum hours.

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve- Dec. 24

10am – 3pm

Christmas Day – Dec. 25

CLOSED

New Years Eve – Dec. 31

10am – 5pm

New Years Day – Jan. 1

10am – 5pm

Happy Holidays from all of us at LSFM! 
Check out our Winter Day Camps for ages 7-12

Holiday Hours

Wed., Nov. 26 – Early Closure at 3pm.

Thurs., Nov. 27 – Closed for Thanksgiving.
Warm Thanksgiving wishes to you from all of us at Lone Star Flight Museum!

We’ll reopen with normal hours on Fri., Nov. 28, 2025 (10AM – 5PM).
Check out our Thanksgiving Break Day Camps!

Museum Closure Notice

 

The  Museum will be closed

Thurs., Nov 13 and Fri., Nov 14, 2025, in preparation for our JetSetters Ball – Destination: Paris!

We’ll resume with normal hours on Sat., Nov. 15 (10AM – 5PM)

Come check out the reintroduction of our 2020 exhibit: Fight to the Finish! 

Museum Closure

 

The Museum will be closed from

Sat., Oct. 18 and Sun., Oct. 19, 2025 to participate in Wings Over Houston!

Come See Us at the airshow!

We’ll resume normal museum hours on

Tues., Oct. 21 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

The Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the 7th Annual Hangar Bash!

Join the Fun! Buy Tickets Now!

We’ll resume normal business hours on

Sun., Oct. 5 – Noon – 5PM.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed on

Friday and Saturday, September 12-13, 2025, for a private event.

We’ll reopen with normal hours on 

Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12PM – 5PM.