United States Air Force Memorial, Arlington

Name: United States Air Force Memorial
Address: 1 Air Force Memorial Dr, Arlington, 22204-4586, United States
Telephone: +1 703-462-4093

#16 among attractions in Arlington

Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place

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United States Air Force Memorial, Arlington

Facts and practical information

The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the former grounds of the Navy Annex near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. The Memorial is southwest of the intersection of Columbia Pike and South Joyce Street and is accessible from the north side of Columbia Pike. It was the last project of American architect James Ingo Freed with the firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. ()

Established: 1992 (32 years ago)Unveiled: 2006Coordinates: 38°52'7"N, 77°3'59"W

Address

1 Air Force Memorial DrSouth Arlington (Foxcroft Heights)Arlington 22204-4586 United States

Contact

+1 703-462-4093

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Day trips

United States Air Force Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Pentagon Memorial.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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~1990 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is United States Air Force Memorial open?

United States Air Force Memorial is open:

Monday 8 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8 am - 8 pm
Sunday 8 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to United States Air Force Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington (4 min walk), Pentagon Memorial, Arlington (11 min walk), Miles Mausoleum, Arlington (11 min walk), Victims of Terrorist Attack on the Pentagon Memorial, Arlington (12 min walk).

How to get to United States Air Force Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to United States Air Force Memorial:

Bus

Columbia Pike at S Oak St • Lines: 42 (4 min walk)
S Joyce St at Columbia Pike • Lines: 42 (4 min walk)

Metro

Pentagon City • Lines: Bl, Yl (14 min walk)

Train

Crystal City (30 min walk)