CAF Utah Wing Museum
CAF Utah Wing Museum is one of many local detachments of the national Commemorative Air Force (CAF) non-profit aviation association dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through Flight, Exhibit and Remembrance.
A museum inside Heber
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 75" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Heber
CAF Utah Wing Museum is inside Heber, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best month: Jun
June is the mild month, with a high of 80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Heber. Green months are the mild ones.
CAF Utah Wing Museum
CAF Utah Wing Museum is one of many 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 Russ McDonald Field, Heber City Municipal Airport, Utah, and contains artifacts and exhibits from World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars. In addition they operate a N2S Stearman aircraft and a T-6 Advanced Trainer aircraft - part of the CAF's fleet of over 170 vintage warbirds. Exhibits and displays preserve stories of local characters that participated in aviation.
- Type
- Museum
Where to stay near CAF Utah Wing Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Heber (15) and Park City (93).
- 1Rice–Eccles Stadium
- 2Deer Valley
- 3Park City Mountain
- 4Evermore Park
- 5Mount Timpanogos
- 6LaVell Edwards Stadium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From CAF Utah Wing Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heber | in town | — | 15 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 19,651 | $654K | B |
| Park City 49% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 93 66 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 22 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 8,587 | $1,758K | C− |
| Midway | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 10 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 6,011 | $893K | — |
| Alta 59% vacation homes | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 22 12 hotels · 10 lodges & cabins | 227 | $2,000K | — |
| Snyderville 36% vacation homes | 17 mi north | 25 min | 37 34 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 5,948 | $1,104K | — |
| Brighton 73% vacation homes | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 22 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 429 | $888K | — |
| Provo | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 31 21 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 114,527 | $467K | B− |
| Sundance 71% vacation homes | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 104 | $1,893K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near CAF Utah Wing Museum
Other well-known places within 44 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
129 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
211 mi Ski areaDeer Valley Resort351 runs · 3,110 ft vertical
43 mi LakeLake Bonneville
314 mi Ski areaPark City Mountain Resort393 runs · 3,100 ft vertical420 mi Theme parkEvermore Park
513 mi MountainMount Timpanogos
619 mi Stadium & arenaLaVell Edwards StadiumPhoto credits
Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Deer Valley Resort: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Bonneville: Wilson44691, Public domain · Park City Mountain Resort: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mount Timpanogos: Eric Ward from Provo, UT, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · LaVell Edwards Stadium: The original uploader was Bobak at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5
Visiting CAF Utah Wing Museum
Is CAF Utah Wing Museum in Heber?
Yes. It’s inside Heber, UT.
When is the best time to visit CAF Utah Wing Museum?
June, with a high of 80°.
What is the closest airport to CAF Utah Wing Museum?
Provo Municipal (PVU), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 36 miles.
Where should I stay near CAF Utah Wing Museum?
Park City (13 mi, 93 places to stay), Heber (in town, 15 places to stay) and Midway (4 mi, 10 places to stay).
Tips from people in Heber
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