Image of model plane and text reading Kāpiti Aviation Museum

Kapiti Aviation Museum History Displays

The Kapiti Aviation Museum is the only place where it is possible to see the Wellington region's aviation history.

The exhibits on display include the creation and early history of Kapiti Airport, photos from when it was the airport for the whole Wellington region, and the propeller from the first aircraft piloted by Will Scotland who, in 1913, became the second New Zealander to obtain a pilot's certificate.

Health & Safety

Please contact the event host for health & safety information.

Location
227 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu

Regions

Kāpiti Coast

Tags

Museum
Accessible
Self-Guided

Event times

10am-4pm Sat 7 Nov


Free

10am-4pm Sun 8 Nov


Free

Event hosts

Kapiti Aviation Museum

The Kapiti Aviation Museum is situated in the old Meteorological Building next to the Control Tower, which was built in 1947. The museum overlooks the airfield runways and is the only place where it is possible to see the Wellington region's aviation history.

Email: carleyas@outlook.com

Phone: 021 263 3417

Website: http://www.kapitiaviationmuseum.nz/