The Fundación Infante de Orleans (FIO) is a prestigious aviation foundation and museum located at Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport, the oldest active airport in Spain. It houses one of Europe’s most impressive collections of vintage airplanes, with aircraft dating from the early 20th century through the mid-20th century.
Fundación Infante de Orleans
Cuatro Vientos Air Base
Hangar 3
28044 Madrid
Postal address:
Aeropuerto de Cuatro Vientos
Edificio de Servicios, oficina 2.27
28044 Madrid
+34 915 08 57 76
Fax: +34 915 08 16 96
Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 – 14:00
Closed on holidays, the first Saturday in the Month and all of August.
The museum is closed first Saturday in the Month, they need the day to prepare for the flying display they have on the first Sunday in every month except for January and August.
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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EC-BKF EC-BKH/L.8C-16 EC-DDN/E.9-196 D-7055 EC-ASJ EC-GMD/E.17-20/791-20 EC-FNM/8089/42-109056 EC-AIF/42-17350/609 G-AFAX EC-ALP/ES.1-17/35-17 EE.3-170/72-34 E.3B-31/79-11 E.3B-408/781-5 SB+BZ EC-ETT/E.3B-397/781-44 EC-MAB/61-2992 EC-HAM/EC-AAT EC-EYD EC-KHC C.14-45/14-26 EC-CFN/L.9-60 EC-KCY/G-EBXU EC-AGB EC-LVH/18013/013 G-AEML/EC-AAY EC-AJZ EC-JSE EC-DXJ/A.10C-109/214-109 – G-AEVZ 45-55531 EC-ACB EC-DUM/E.16-198/793-25 EC-DUN/E.16-201/793-19 EC-AJY/44-80669/G-54 355531 EC-AGH EC-DHU EC-JRK/CM-249 F-AZPN EC-JGR EC-BTK EC-KSO/44-17535/J-89 – | Aerocommander 680
AISA I-11B Vespa AISA I-11B Vespa AISA I-115 Aisa PE-38 Schulgleiter Beech C-45H Expeditor Beech T-34A Mentor Boeing Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet Boeing Stearman PT-13D Kaydet British Aiircraft Eagle Bucker Bu133C Jungmeister CASA 1131E Jungmann CASA 1131E Jungmann CASA 1131E Jungmann CASA 1131E Jungmann CASA 1131E Jungmann Cessna O-1E Bird Dog Comper C.L.A. Swift Cosolidated Fleet 2 Cosolidated Fleet 10 Dassault Mirage F1M Dornier Do27B-1 de Havilland DH.60X Moth de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth de Havilland Chipmunk 22A de Havilland Dragon Rapide Fairchild W-24 Focke Wulf Fw44J Stieglitz Hispano HA-220D Super Saeta Jodel D.119S Compostela Klemm 25 Swallow 2 Lockheed L-14 Super Electra Miles Falcon Six M3.C North American T-6G Texan North American T-6G Texan Piper L-4J Grasshopper Piper L-14 Army Cruiser Piper PA-20 Pacer Pitts S-2A Special Polikarpov I-16 Polikarpov Po-2 Slingsby T-45 Swallow Stinson 108 Voyager Stinson L-5E Sentential Zlin 326F Trener Master |
What to See
- Aircraft Collection:
- Over 40 restored aircraft, including iconic models such as the De Havilland Tiger Moth, North American T-6 Texan, CASA 1131E Jungmann and Polikarpov I-16.
- Civilian, military, and aerobatic planes that illustrate the evolution of aviation technology.
- Historical Artifacts:
- Displays of aviation memorabilia, uniforms, technical manuals, and engines.
- Panels and exhibits providing historical context for each aircraft.
- Live Flying Displays:
- Monthly airshows (usually on the first Sunday of each month, weather permitting) allow visitors to see the planes take to the skies, accompanied by expert commentary.
- Pilots perform aerobatics and showcase the unique capabilities of these historical machines.
Special Experiences
- Guided Tours: Learn from experts who provide detailed information about the aircraft and their historical significance.
- Photography Opportunities: The airshows and static displays offer fantastic opportunities for aviation photography enthusiasts.