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Orville takes to the air in the flyer for the first time as Wilbur assists.

Orville takes to the air in the flyer for the first time on December 17, 1903.

Copper busts of the two brothers with the moon visible in the blue sky.

Copper busts of Wilbur and Orville Wright stand atop Big Kill Devil Hill.

The large boulder and plaque sit where the Wright brothers first flew in their 1903 flyer.

This boulder marks the spot where the Wright brothers first flew in their 1903 flyer.

Visitors walk along the flight line where Wilbur and Orville Wright flew and landed.

Visitors explore the landing spots of the Wright brothers' first flights.

View straight up at the monument with the Sun directly behind the stonework.

Black-and-white image of the Wright Brothers Monument

Two young girls look across the grounds of Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Visitors enjoy celebrating aviation where modern aviation was born.

Visitors moving along a sidewalk to the top of the hill where the monument stands.

Visitors climb Big Kill Devil Hill to visit the Wright Brothers Monument.

Physical Address:

1000 North Croatan Highway

Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Mailing Address:

Wright Brothers National Memorial

1401 National Park Drive

Manteo, NC 27954

contact-details

Phone Number: 2524732111 Voice

Email Address: caha_public_affairs@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person: $10.00

Fee is charged per-person, NOT per vehicle. Ages 15 and younger are free of charge.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00

$25 plus $7 per person. Sedans have a capacity of 1-6 people.

Commercial Entrance - Van: $40.00

A flat fee for all Van/ Small Bus with a seating capacity of 7-16 passengers

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40.00

Fee is charged for any commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16-25 individuals.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100.00

Fees charged for commercial vehicles with a capacity of over 26 individuals.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: $0.00

Structured educational visits that serve a curriculum need for a class may apply for a waiver for entrance fees in advance.

Entrance Passes

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.

park designation:National Memorial

Directions:

Wright Brothers National Memorial is located along US 158 in the town of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Hours of Operation

These are the times the park grounds and visitor center are open for visitors.

Exceptions:

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Weather Information:

Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Summers can be very hot and sunny (wear sunscreen and drink water), while winters can be cold and wet. High winds are always a possibility any time of the year. It is not uncommon for a brief winter snow each year. Being on a barrier island, the memorial is susceptible to storm impacts, including hurricanes in the summer and nor'easters in the winter. No matter what time of year you visit, dress for the weather, and be ready for wind!