CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum
CAF Rocky Mountain Wing (RMW) Museum is one of 75 local detachments of the national Commemorative Air Force (CAF) non-profit aviation association dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through Flight, Exhibit and Remembrance. Head to Grand Junction to see it. Its history begins in 1981.
A museum inside Grand Junction
Summers are hot
July highs run 95–95°, and about 68 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 18" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Grand Junction
CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum is inside Grand Junction, which has 50 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 78–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 1 miles away
Grand Junction Regional (GJT) has airline service, about 1 miles from CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum
CAF Rocky Mountain Wing (RMW) Museum is one of 75 local detachments of the national Commemorative Air Force (CAF) non-profit aviation association dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through Flight, Exhibit and Remembrance.
The Museum is located at the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Colorado, and contains artifacts and exhibits from World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars. In addition they operate two aircraft which are part of the CAF's fleet of over 170 vintage warbirds. These two examples happen to be both the largest and smallest of single engine aircraft used by American armed forces during WWII, namely a Grumman TBM Avenger and a Piper J-3 (Army L-4 or Navy NE-1) Grasshopper. Besides offering these as "hands-on" exhibits, the public may also schedule rides as a passenger in these aircraft either at the museum or at airshows where they are also exhibited.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1981
Hotels and campgrounds near CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Grand Junction (50) and Clifton (6).
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | in town | — | 50 31 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 71,827 | $390K | D |
| Clifton | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 19,518 | $251K | — |
| Palisade | 9 mi east | 15 min | 8 2 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 2,599 | $405K | B |
| Fruita | 11 mi west | 15 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 14,003 | $398K | A− |
| Fruitvale | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,019 | $333K | — |
| Redlands | 7 mi west | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 8,868 | $488K | — |
| Loma | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 1 1 campground | 1,350 | $787K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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What people ask about CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum
Is CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum in Grand Junction?
Yes. It’s inside Grand Junction, CO.
When is the best time to visit CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum?
May and September, with highs of 78–83°.
What is the closest airport to CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum?
Grand Junction Regional (GJT), about 1 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 207 miles.
Where should I stay near CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum?
Grand Junction (in town, 50 places to stay), Clifton (5 mi, 6 places to stay) and Palisade (9 mi, 8 places to stay).
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