Hangar 25 Air Museum
Webb Air Force Base (IATA: BGS), previously named Big Spring Air Force Base, was a United States Air Force facility of the Air Training Command that operated from 1951 to 1977 in West Texas within the current city limits of Big Spring. Highs of 66–79°F make March, April, October and November the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Big Spring
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 93–95°, and about 115 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Hangar 25 Air Museum
Webb Air Force Base (IATA: BGS), previously named Big Spring Air Force Base, was a United States Air Force facility of the Air Training Command that operated from 1951 to 1977 in West Texas within the current city limits of Big Spring. Webb AFB was a major undergraduate pilot training (UPT) facility for the Air Force, and by 1969, almost 9,000 pilots had been trained at Webb. The last operational wing at Webb AFB was the 78th Flying Training Wing.
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Lodging near Hangar 25 Air Museum
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
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| Town | From Hangar 25 Air Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring | in town | — | — | 22,290 | $140K | D |
Getting there
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Permian Basin Petroleum Museum: Plazak, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions about Hangar 25 Air Museum
Is Hangar 25 Air Museum in Big Spring?
Yes. It’s inside Big Spring, TX.
When is the best time to visit Hangar 25 Air Museum?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 66–79°.
What is the closest airport to Hangar 25 Air Museum?
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF), about 45 miles away.
Locals’ advice in Big Spring
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Big Spring’s Town Square.
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