Mission
Connecting the rich aviation heritage of Kansas to an innovative future for all.
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Friday: Open
10am to 5pm
10am to 5pm
Find us at the intersection of South George Washington Boulevard and 31st Street South adjacent to McConnell Air Force Base. Open every day except Thursday.
A 1927 Swallow, a 1931 Stearman Model 4D - just two aircraft on display inside the west wing.
The B-52 under restoration is a highlight of our ramp.
The importance of the Kansas Aviation Museum building to the glory days of Kansas aviation cannot be overstated. Its grand art-deco style appeals both to the aviation community and to anyone interested in historic preservation.
Join us in celebrating the 2020 Kansas Aviation Honor Awards recipients. Enjoy a cocktail reception and ceremony introducing two new Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees and the Governor’s Aviation Honor Award recipient.
Dozens of talented, dedicated and highly skilled volunteers donate countless hours of their time restoring aircraft so they can take their place telling the story of Kansas aviation. Restoration projects range from the earliest production aircraft to the much revered Beechcraft Bonanza.
Our archives are a gold mine of aviation history for the United States and the world. We have original documents, photographs, negatives, drawings, periodicals and blueprints of many historic aircraft.
Kansas Aviation Museum > About > Organization
VISION
A destination where the culture of Kansas aviation is celebrated, inspiring the dreams of future generations to take flight.
Ben Sauceda
President/CEO | Email
Jacky Goerzen
Business Director | Email
Logan Daugherty
Director of Collections | Email
Please set up an appointment for any donations.
Tracie Thornburg
Education Coordinator | Email
Kevin Patrick
Venue Rental Coordinator | Email
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Randy Hardy, Chair
Assured Partners Aerospace
Melissa Liby, Vice Chair
Bombardier
Jeff Vaughn, Secretary
Newman University
Shawn Riley, Treasurer
Campus Credit Union
Kirk Short, Immediate Past Chair
Wichita Home Team
Board of Directors
Dr. Lionel Alford, Jr.
Retired Experimental Pilot - Textron Aviation
Travis Bloom
Meritrust Credit Union
Tim Bonnell
Professional Insurance Management
Mike Hoheisel
Wichita City Council - District 3
Alan Kennedy
Howerton+White
Laura Lombard
Kansas Department of Commerce
Chris McElgunn
Klenda Austerman
Shawn Riley
Campus Credit Union
Jesse Romo
Wichita Airport Authority
Zach Roth
Miracle Signs
Ron Ryan
Ryan International Airlines, Retired
Todd Tiahrt
Congressional Colleagues
Larry Van Horn
CFO On Call
Sam Frey, Emeritus
Schaefer, Johnson, Cox & Frey
Robin Spurrier, Emeritus
Spurrier Concepts
Ed Sykes, Emeritus
USAF/KANG, Retired
Board Committees and Members
Marketing and Events Committee
Alan Kennedy - Chair
Lisa Townsend - Skyward Credit Union
Mandy Sykes - Air Capital Press
Tasha McKeever - Petroleum Club
Education Committee
Jeff Vaughn - Chair
Jordan Pollard - Credit Union of America
John Pine - WSU Tech
Marcy Aycock - REAP
Tammy Kuipers - USD 259
Shirley Rose- USD 259
Volunteer Commitee
Cole Wilkens - Meritrust Credit Union
Amy Hawley - United Way
Jessica Martinez - Phoenix Home Health
Linda Schmidt - KAM Volunteer
Development Committee
Shawn Riley - Chair
Alan Kennedy - KAM Board
Kirk Short - KAM Board
Tim Bonnell - KAM Board
Joel Rodell - KAM Board
Adam Tannehill - Lange Real Estate
Building Commitee
Zach Roth - Chair
Joshua Johnson
Andrew Diltz - Sedgwick County Government
Carlos Coello - Shelden Architecture
Kirk Short - KAM Board
Monday-Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 12noon to 5pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th,Thanksgiving & Christmas
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