Flight 93 National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the attack on the U.S. Capitol was thwarted.
About 1.5 hours from Pittsburgh by car.
Alerts
- InformationTower of Voices maintenance
Tower of Voices fall maintenance in progress; some chimes may be temporarily removed for work. The Tower of Voices remains open to visitors.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Memorial Grounds | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
When to go
September draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Flight 93 Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
Visit the desk and talk with a ranger to learn more about the memorial. The visitor center features a permanent exhibit that focuses on the Flight 93 story within the context of September 11, 2001. Visitors are welcome to a self guided tour through inter-active exhibits.
Explore
Things to do
- Flight 93 National Memorial Junior Ranger
This program is designed for children ages 6-12 making a visit to Flight 93 National Memorial. Children can explore the memorial and learn about Flight 93 through 11 activities of varying difficulty.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story10/1701:00 PM · runs through Oct 31 · freeThe program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter.
News
- National Park Service announces programs honoring Flight 93 passengers and crew on 25th remembrance of September 11, 2001 ↗2026-08-31
The public is invited to join the National Park Service to honor and remember the 40 heroes of Flight 93 on the 25th observance of September 11, 2001.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Reference
Wildlife
Seen this monthNorth American Porcupine 1× · Osprey 1×Research-grade observations within 25 km, last 30 days, via iNaturalist
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Hoofed mammalsWhite-tailed Deer
Activities
Activity guides for this park Hiking in the national parks
Weather & climate
Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures range in the mid-20s to 30s, with periodic warming in the 40s and 50s. The average annual snowfall is approximately 80 inches for Somerset County. Spring-Summer May is more predictable for warmer weather with daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s. July and August are also mild with highs in the 80s-90s
Questions people ask
Does Flight 93 charge an entrance fee?
No. Flight 93 is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Flight 93?
Standard hours are Sunrise to Sunset, every day.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Flight 93 right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Tower of Voices maintenance.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Flight 93?
286,079 recreation visits in 2025, number 154 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Flight 93?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was Flight 93 established?
2002.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at Flight 93?
Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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