US Southwest Soaring Museum
The US Southwest Soaring Museum is an aviation museum, located at 918 E US Route 66, in Moriarty, New Mexico, United States that focuses on the history of gliding in the western United States. Highs of 80°F make September the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Moriarty
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Moriarty
US Southwest Soaring Museum is inside Moriarty, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best month: Sep
September 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.
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US Southwest Soaring Museum
The US Southwest Soaring Museum is an aviation museum, located at 918 E US Route 66, in Moriarty, New Mexico, United States that focuses on the history of gliding in the western United States. The museum is an affiliate member of the Soaring Society of America.
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Where to base yourself for US Southwest Soaring Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Moriarty (11) and Edgewood (3), and Albuquerque has the most rooms in the area (244).
Albuquerque
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
556,588 people
37 mi west of US Southwest Soaring Museum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From US Southwest Soaring Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty | in town | — | 11 6 hotels · 4 motels · 1 campground | 2,074 | $109K | — |
| Edgewood | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 RV park | 6,157 | $306K | C |
| Estancia | 15 mi south | 25 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,321 | $99K | — |
| Tijeras | 22 mi west | 35 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 460 | $261K | — |
| Sedillo | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 1 1 hotel | 565 | $476K | — |
| Sandia Park | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 333 | $391K | — |
| Cedro | 20 mi west | 30 min | 1 1 hotel | 372 | $363K | — |
| San Pedro | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 1 1 campground | 172 | $365K | — |
| Albuquerque | 37 mi west | 1 hr | 244 190 hotels · 27 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 556,588 | $292K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to US Southwest Soaring Museum
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US Southwest Soaring Museum: common questions
Is US Southwest Soaring Museum in Moriarty?
Yes. It’s inside Moriarty, NM.
When is the best time to visit US Southwest Soaring Museum?
September, with a high of 80°.
What is the closest airport to US Southwest Soaring Museum?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 34 miles away.
Where should I stay near US Southwest Soaring Museum?
Moriarty (in town, 11 places to stay), Albuquerque (37 mi, 244 places to stay) and Edgewood (16 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Moriarty
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.