Field Trips

Student Field Trip Options

Fly high with interactive experiences in our Aviation Learning Center. Take a hangar tour focused on aviation innovations and innovators across history and learn through play in our Flight Academy.

Option 1: Introduction to Aviation - MUSEUM TOUR | Grades K-12

This 2.5 hour field trip is a guided tour through our two aircraft hangars, the Flight Academy hands-on STEM exhibit, and the Aviation Heritage gallery where students meet Texas Aviation Hall of Fame legends.

Admission is $8 per students and $10 per chaperone
Maximum of 200 students per field trip
Title 1 Schools who bring more than 100 students during the standard academic school year receive a price of $7 per first 100 students, and $5 for each student over 100.
Grades 3-12, one adult (ages 21+) chaperone per every 10 students is required. Grades K-2, one adult (ages 21+) chaperone per every 5 students is required. All other adults/chaperones who are not included on the school reservation and pay upon arrival must pay the daily admissions rate.
Explore the museum using TEKS Based Activity Guides.
Lunch space is limited and not guaranteed. It may be made available by prior arrangement if space and timing allow.
Plenty of free car and bus parking.
Recommended for students in grades K-12.

Option 2: Aviation Exploration – MUSEUM TOUR + Classroom Experience | Grades K-8

This 2.5 hour field trip is a guided tour through our two aircraft hangars and the Flight Academy hands-on STEM exhibit. Teachers choose a classroom experience of the Aviation Learning Center Learning Lab, an Aviation STEM workshop or Texas Aviation History lesson.

Admission is $10 per students and $10 per chaperone
Maximum of 200 students per field trip
Title 1 Schools who bring more than 100 students receive a price of $8 per first 100 students, and $7 for each student over 100.
Grades 4-12, one adult (ages 21+) chaperone per every 10 students is required. Grades K-3, one adult (ages 21+) chaperone per every 5 students is required. All other adults/chaperones who are not included on the school reservation and pay upon arrival must pay the daily admissions rate.
Explore the museum using TEKS Based Activity Guides.
Lunch space is limited and not guaranteed. It may be made available by prior arrangement if space and timing allow.
Plenty of free car and bus parking.
Recommended for students in grades K-12.

Option 3: Pilot Experience - In Aviation Learning Center | Grades 4-9

This 2.5 hour field trip is a snapshot of life as a pilot exploring the Flight Academy for Ground School STEM lessons and our two hangars showcasing innovations in aircraft since the Dawn of Flight. In the Aviation Learning Center, conduct a pre-flight safety inspection of a real airplane and pilot a flight simulator.

Minimum of 10 and maximum of 80 students
Recommended for 4th – 9th grade
$12 per student/$10 per Title 1 student; $10 per chaperone
One adult (ages 21+) chaperone per every 10 students is required. All other adults/chaperones who are not included on the school reservation and pay upon arrival must pay the daily admissions rate.
Explore the museum using TEKS Based Activity Guides.
Lunch space is limited and not guaranteed. It may be made available by prior arrangement if space and timing allow.
Plenty of free car and bus parking.

Option 4: Flight Training - In Aviation Learning Center | Grades 7-12

This 2.5 hour field trip introduces the fundamentals and science of flight, a pre-flight safety inspection of a real airplane, and piloting a flight simulator. Take a guided tour through our two aircraft hangars to connect aviation innovations to the real-life flight experience.

Minimum of 10 and maximum of 80 students
Recommended for 7th – 12th grade
$12 per student/$10 per Title 1 student; $10 per chaperone
One adult (ages 21+) chaperone per every 10 students is required. All other adults/chaperones who are not included on the school reservation and pay upon arrival must pay the daily admissions rate.
Explore the museum using TEKS Based Activity Guides.
Lunch space is limited and not guaranteed. It may be made available by prior arrangement if space and timing allow.
Plenty of free car and bus parking.

Title I schools may qualify for a discount if eligibility requirements are met; explore each option above for details.

*All other adults/chaperones who are not included on the school reservation and pay upon arrival must pay the daily admissions rate.

Due to the specialized programming of a field trip, Member admission is not applicable.

FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

Field Trips serve grades K-12 Tuesday through Friday; start times between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and end times between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Reservation requests must be made no less than 3 (three) weeks in advance, and full payment is due no less than 2 (two) weeks in advance.
Submit your request using the Field Trip Request Form at the bottom of the page.
Your field trip is not confirmed until you have completed payment. A reservation coordinator will contact you with any questions and to confirm your field trip. Unconfirmed and unpaid field trips are subject to cancellation 2 weeks in advance of the arrival date.
Reservations may incur added fees for early open, extended field trip times, private use of classrooms, Saturday, Sunday, or holiday field trips.
School field trips are for K-12 schools, educational enrichment programs, and academic organizations. Youth groups, day cares, pre-schools, and scouts can book under a standard group reservation. Group Visits – Lone Star Flight Museum
Summer Field Trips are not guaranteed lunch space. Summer groups of 25 or more may request to rent a lunch space for a fee, if space is available.
All reservations are subject to availability.
Policies and prices are subject to change without notice.

Questions? Reservations@lonestarflight.org or (346) 352-7658

Field Trip Request Form

Requests must be made no less than 3 weeks in advance of the arrival date, and are subject to availability.

First Name

Last Name

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Street Address

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School/Organization Name

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Grade Levels

Title I School?

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Number of Students Expected

Number of Chaperones Expected

NOTE: 1 chaperone is REQUIRED per 5 students for grades K-2; and 1 chaperone is REQUIRED per 10 students for Grades 3-12. Additional adults (teachers, parents, bus drivers) that are not included in the number stated above will be charged general admission upon arrival.

Preferred Date

Second Date Choice

Arrival Time

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Activity Type

If available, will lunch space be needed?

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Media Consent - During your visit, students may be photographed or recorded by LSFM staff for the purpose of promoting LSFM field trips. Do you give consent to photograph and/or video record students?

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THANK YOU, H-E-B!

H-E-B generously sponsored 2,000 students from Title I schools to experience how aviation inspires achievement and endless possibilities.

Scholarships are sold out for the 2024-2025 school year. Qualifying students received a free museum tour and lunch.

For 115 years, H-E-B has contributed to worthy causes throughout Texas and Mexico. Help maintain this tradition by visiting your nearest H-E-B store! #HEBHelpingHere #PlaneSmart