Student Field Trips

STEM + History = Achievement and Endless Possibilities 

From the forces of flight to engineering flying machines to technology for space travel, aviation inspires generations, and generations make history.  

 FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

  • Field Trip Availability: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 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. 
  • Reservations may incur added frees for early open, extended field trip times, private use of classrooms, Saturday, Sunday, or holiday field trips.
  • School field trips are for schools, educational enrichment programs, and academic organizations.  Youth groups, day cares, and scouts can book under a standard group reservation. Group Visits – Lone Star Flight Museum
  • All reservations are subject to availability. 
  • Policies and prices are subject to change without notice.
Questions? Reservations@lonestarflight.org or (346) 352-7658

Introduction to Aviation –  Museum Tour

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 receive a price of $7 per first 100 students, and $5 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.  

Aviation Exploration – MUSEUM TOUR + Classroom Experience

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 either 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.  
REQUEST A FIELD TRIP

Aviation Learning Center

Your premier educational aviation experience combining the fundamental science of flight with the fun of being a pilot. 

Flight Training

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.

Pilot Experience

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.
REQUEST A FIELD TRIP
MORE ABOUT THE AVIATION LEARNING CENTER

THANK YOU TO EDUCATION CHAMPIONS, H-E-B!

 

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

Qualifying students (click the eligibility requirements button below) receive 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

H-E-B Scholarships Eligibility Requirements and Reservations Process

Thank You to our Education Champions!

 

                                 

                                 

   

 

Wayne Duddlesten Foundation

Charles H. Stout Foundation

Ray C. Fish Foundation

Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation

The Tapeats Fund

Breckenridge Aviation Museum

James C. and Teresa K. Day Foundation

Duncan Genesis Foundation

Kinder Morgan Foundation

Jack H. & William M. Light Charitable Trust

MD Anderson Foundation

Jane & Charles Szalkowski

U.S. Department of Education

Field Trip Request Form

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

    TEACHER/EDUCATOR CONTACT INFORMATION

    SCHOOL ADDRESS

    SCHOOL INFORMATION

    Are you a Title I School?

    Must have 1 chaperone for every 10 students.

    All adults (teachers, parents, and bus drivers) accompanying the field trip and not paid by the school in the number above must pay general admission rate upon arrival.

    FIELD TRIP DETAILS

    Do you have multiple field trips to book? Complete a Field Trip Request Form for each date.

    If your preferred date is not available, your backup date will be reviewed for availability.

    Field Trips must begin no later than 1:30 p.m.

    Field Trips last 2.5 hours. Please indicate your departure time to include any extra time needed after the field trip for Gift Shop or Max Flight paid simulator.

    Do you request a lunch space, if available?

    Lunch space cannot be guaranteed. You will be notified about the ability to accommodate the request

    ADDITIONAL INFO