The Museo Aeronáutico de Málaga (Aviation Museum of Málaga) is a unique cultural and historical attraction located at Málaga Airport in southern Spain. The museum features several restored civilian aircraft. Visitors can learn about the behind-the-scenes operations of an airport, including air traffic control, baggage handling, and passenger services.
Museo del Aeropuerto de Málaga
Av Comandante Garcia Morato 81
29004 Malaga
+34 952 048 176
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 14:00
Tuesday Evening 17:00 – 20:00
Closed Mondays, Easter Thursday and Good Friday, 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January.
The Museo del Aeropuerto de Málaga is situated in the original passenger terminal 1of Málaga Airport, which dates back to the 1940s. This historic building adds to the immersive experience by providing an authentic backdrop for the exhibits.
Aircraft collection
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EC-BA2 EC-ASJ EC-DZL N8042W (OH-VKN) N9888A EC-CFS/U.9-65 EC-ABC EC-CGO EC-YBP | Aero Ae-45S Super
Air Creation GT-BI Safari Beech E18S Bell 47G-3B1 Convair CV440-75 Metropolitan de Havilland DH104 Dove 7A Dornier Do27B-1 Douglas SC-47D Skytrain McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 (nose section) Nicollier HN.700 Menestrel II |
The Museo del Aeropuerto de Málaga houses over 4,000 exhibits associated with the history of airports and aviation. On display in the various halls are items and equipment related to runway lighting, rescue operations, airport health, soil mechanics, communications, electricity, electronics, etc. There is also a large display of airline company posters from all the ages, scale models, avionic equipment, suits worn by the crew, and equipment for controlling wildlife and administrative activities. The collection is completed with explanatory panels on the basics of air navigation, several aircraft parts, engines, etc.
Photos Johnny Comstedt