The Museum of Flight

Museum of Flight is beautifully presents the real aircraft. Many airplanes showcased outdoors, and many more are hung from the ceiling inside the museum is impressive. There are several galleries - each one has a large collection of aircraft from historic warplanes to modern aircraft with detailed explanations. Well maintained. We were allowed to walk through many of the aircraft. Exploring Air Force One, the Concorde, and the Space Shuttle exhibit was a memorable experience for us. The docents are very knowledgeable and explain everything clearly, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. We have visited this museum twice, and each time we discover something new. It’s never boring. You can easily spend a full day here. No reservations are needed - you can buy tickets at the counter or book them online. It’s a fantastic place for anyone interested in airplanes, space, or aviation history.

Definitely could of spent two days to really see everything. All of the displays are so interesting and informative! Several rare and unique airplanes you are allowed to go inside of! The history of Boeing, this part of the PNW was truly remarkable. So clean, so much money was put into this collection. The docents were very helpful and many sit down films or live 20 minute history talks given by actual pilots from WWII. Well done!

A great place with many unique aircraft and an impressive variety of exhibits. You should probably plan to spend a whole day—or even two—if you intend to do a detailed walk-through of the entire collection.

The Museum of Flight My husband and I had a wonderful visit to The Museum of Flight. The museum is very spacious and well organized, with exhibits covering aviation history, military aircraft, and space exploration. One of the highlights was The MiG-21 Project. Seeing a fighter jet transformed into a powerful work of art was truly moving. Covered in millions of glass beads, it turns a symbol of war into something beautiful and meaningful. The Aviation Pavilion was also impressive, with large aircraft displayed up close. We spent several hours exploring and taking photos. This museum is not only for aviation lovers but for anyone looking for an inspiring and memorable experience. Highly recommended when visiting Seattle.

Such an interesting experience! We walked through all the exhibits, boarded Air Force 1 and a the first 747. There was very helpful information next to each plane, and the place is huge so it was not crowded. There are also activities and games for the kids and veterans to talk about their experience which was incredible.

This was a really interesting place to go visit! The people who worked there seemed very nice and while admission is a bit steep, you can find discounts on their website for certain hours or events and that helps. We went while they had the MIG project, which was an incredible art instillation! The museum overall did a good job letting it be hands on, but also educational across all exhibits. We spent a good amount of time in the hangar where we could walk through different planes and see their inner workings. (You can also walk through some unique planes too like Air Force 1 and the Concorde). They also had exhibits about different times in the world where planes were used and developed (like WW2, early flight, ect). I would say this is a great place to visit for all ages, and especially for your friends who like planes ✈️

Simply amazing and a not to be missed museum if you are around Seattle area. This is a true treat for anyone with a slight interest in aviation. The museum has so much to offer and if you really want to get the most out of your visit then please do block at least 4 hours to visit the entire place. The museum has a huge free parking lot which is super convenient. The tickets can be purchased based online or at site. There are four major sections where you can see and experience different air crafts. The best is the one across the road where you can actually walk in to larger planes such as the Concord, older Air Force one, and the Jumbo 747s. There are other sections where you can see the first Boeing jets, older and existing fighter jets, visit the control tower. There is red barn area where the history of the Boeing factory is displayed.also they have a few dedicated areas for space program and associated shuttles developed by Boeing. There is a section for the world war era planes and a lot of history depicted. There is a gift shop and restaurant as well. Highly recommend a visit to this

A wonderful place for the whole family. We’ve already visited twice, and every time we discover something new. It’s not just airplanes — the museum features flying machines, helicopters, spacecraft, and everything that can fly or be launched into space. There are plenty of interactive zones for young kids: they can press buttons, touch different elements, walk inside real airplanes, and see how they’re built. Older children can explore the history, read fascinating facts, and dive deeper into aviation and space. It’s interesting for both adults and kids. Highly recommended.

Came here today (Saturday). You can reserve in advance but we just picked up tickets at the door (a few dollars off for AAA and military, military free in summer). Large parking lot and plenty of space inside so it didn't feel too crowded. ($26 per adult with discount, kids 4 and under free) We really enjoyed walking around and admiring the exhibits with our 3 year old. She liked the kids areas, interactive exhibits in the red barn and WWI areas and walking/sitting in the planes. We were here about 2 hours and would've spent more time if we could've kept her going, but we enjoyed our visit and we'll be back.

Fantastic museum!!! Located off the Boeing Airfield, this museum offers FREE PARKING!!!!! It can get crowded on weekends, but it's not bad at all when you come at opening. We got there around 11 AM on Saturday, and it was almost an empty lot. Tickets are $29 per person, but look into local Library (King County, Seattle) Tickets that can also be offered for free. I think they drop 2 weeks before the date you want to go around 2 PM. INSIDE THE MUSEUM: There's an entire section dedicated to retired plans that you can ENTER! Concord, Air Force 1, 747...the list goes on. There are so many awesome planes from military, commercial, to just fun designs and early models that are available to touch and walk around. FOOD: Beecher's Mac and Cheese ($8, 7/10) - For museum cafeteria food, this is honestly great. Pretty good value for a large sharable cup, comes super hot and pretty good overall Brisket Sandwich ($15?, 8/10) - This was a HUGE SURPRISE! Super juicy, tender, and delicious brisket that was honestly delicious. Quite filling, comes with chips, and very much enjoyed this item. - Comes with a side of cole slaw too, pairs super well with the Mac and Cheese Overall, super worth museum worth every penny. Awesome opportunity to walk in these historic planes, seeing the history of Boeing engineering. Highly recommend!

Absolutely loved this museum! I can't quite point out my favorite things as there are just so many cool aircraft to look at. From a fully accessible concorde and 787 to nixons air force one, p51's, spitfires, even spacecraft. They have it all, if you are an aviation nerd or have a friend or family who is. Bring them here!!! Yes the ticket price is a little up there. However, Id say its absolutely justified by the sheer magnitude of the museum. Well worth the trip!

Came by the Museum of Flight for a work meeting, they rented out one of the auditoriums to sit our staff for the entire department. Our meeting was before the normal business hours. No issues getting in and plenty of parking was available. I've actually never been here before, so after my 2 hour meeting, I decided to walk around and check the museum out. I enjoyed it very much to see all the historical airplanes all over the place. Since I was on "work time" still, I had to be mindful of my time. I tried to hit each room at the main building and then was like what the heck, I'm here....Ill cross the sky bridge and go to the other side of the museum which is an outside type hangar. I am glad I did because you can actually walk inside of the airplanes including an old Air Force 1 (AF1). Overall, I enjoyed taking time to admire and view all the airplanes and learn some history. I would totally come back again when I have more time. I didn't look to see how much tickets cost since I was there for a meeting and that provided me access to the museum. It wasn't crowded during the morning so it was nice to take a look around without dealing with any crowds. I didn't realize an hour later after my work meeting, I was still there. I could've easily spent another hour there.

Absolutely LOVE this museum. If you love planes this is for you, if you appreciate history this is for you, if you have a family this is a great spot to come to come to. I could go on and on about this place but for me it's this simple...THIS IS A MUST VISIT!!! See the old planes from a variety of eras, sit in the cockpits of fighter jets, and literally walk through history of Air Force One, test planes and more. And see where Boeing started it all. I'll stop here...VISIT!! And read the website before you go there are multiple discounts!! (But not the Amazon discount)

A really cool and large museum. They have both space and aero space museums as well as sections covering specific events such as the world wars. This is a large museum that would take several trips to see everything. They have multiple sections specifically for kids so it's very family friendly. I would consider this one of the better museums in western Washington.

I was invited to a fashion show with Fashion Talk Tuesday for the Fashion in Flight event through Fashion District NW. This event was beautifully executed and it was so cool how the runway snaked through the hangar. The space is always so clean and well kept. I love how this event space was brought to life through fashion and given such a beautiful vantage point for aviation as well.

We visited on a weekday--no lines, easy parking. Tickets are $29 for adults, $25 for seniors, $21 for youth (5-17), and free for kids under 5. The museum spans three buildings: * Grand Gallery (main exhibits) * Red Barn (Boeing history from 1916-1958) * Aviation Pavilion & Space Gallery Plus, a covered outdoor area with large aircraft. Exhibits include: * Fighter jets, helicopters, commercial planes, and jet engines * Air traffic control displays and Boeing Field history * Cockpit access to fighter and spy planes * Flight simulator ($15 solo / $10 shared) Space Gallery: Features a replica Apollo module, space shuttle, and shuttle engine. Outdoor Aircraft: Includes the original Boeing 747, Concorde, B-29, B-17, and Air Force One. We had a great time and highly recommend it--especially for aviation fans.

I had such a blast coming here. The current exhibit showing off African beaded art and the representation of the trauma of South Africa is amazing. The staff were all brilliant and we had a gentleman volunteer upstairs in the WW1 exhibit tell us a bunch about it. It was relatively wheelchair accessible, but I am a manual chair user with an 18" seat. I had trouble in the bathroom so I imagine a large power chair would have trouble. They had elevators to a couple of plane replica exhibits across the street but as of 8-13-2025 the elevator for the space shuttle is down. The elevator for the freight exhibit was dusty and had a spider with accompanying web in it. Luckily I do not have arachnophobia but the elevators need to be cleaned more often. The elevators have a weight limit of 750lbs.

LOVED THIS PLACE. Along a private air strip and owned by Boeing (or friends of Boeing), this is the largest private collection of aircraft. I spent 3-4 hours here, barely read signs, and still wanted more time. This museum goes through the history of aviation (think Da Vinci, kites, early gliders, balloons) all the way through some space exhibits. It also features planes of different types (jet, prop, sea plane, helicopters). It was a wonderland! One of the first galleries you may visit, you will get an appreciation for how much was done in the span of 30 years, from a tiny two-seater prop plane to a military fighter jet. It's incredible! Much of the staff appeared to be retired Boeing employees, and they are ecstatic to nerd out with you on everything you could ask about: material, ailerons, the marketing of the planes. It was a blast! There are SEVERAL non-Boeing manufactured craft: a Messerschmidt, a few Russian crafts, one made by France, Northrop Grummans, etc. The Concorde was a highlight for me! There were maybe five or so aircraft that you could board in their exterior exhibition space: Boeing 727, Air Force One (older Boeing 747), 747 "hump style", Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the Concorde. Note: this is not an accessible experience for those with walking challenges. You board the planes using one of those stair options, and much of the seating is closed off using acrylic paneling, so it's very narrow inside. TIPS: - Bookable through City Pass - Didn't see it all? Come back within 7 days at a greatly reduced rate to see more. - There are tour map recommendations on what to do see for various visitation durations, but I recommend allotting 3-4 hours here. - Make time to see the Concorde and Air Force One in the outside exhibition. - Eat at the cafe to watch planes take off from the airstrip. - Awesome gift shop with everything from Lego, Tuskegee, NASA, SeaTac, Rosies, Snoopy... lots of fun options in here!

Staff: Everyone here is so nice from the ticket counter to the many volunteers throughout. Quality: This place is massive. There is a main hall with tons of planes and gift shop at the main entrance. Across the walk way there is a huge space center and outside another 30 or planes. You'll see everything from a replica of the first powered airplane ever by the Wright Brothers, to WWI, WWII, Cold War, the Concorde, to Air Force One. For any lover of aviation, this place is heaven. Value: $90 for 4 people with AAA discount. I feel this is incredibly reasonable. Overall: Really love this place. It is easily one of the best things to do in the area. We were there for about 3 hours but I could have spent the whole day. There is a ton to learn so it isn't just lookout at planes.

Cool air and space museum! We loved all the Boeing airplanes and different art in the building. $29 adult admission gives you a full day of exploring. Has a very good gift shop, got some astronaut freeze-dried ice cream sandwich and some model airplanes to build later. The parking lot is right next to an airport so you'll see planes coming in reallll close.

Probably my favorite museum for all ages in Seattle. It's truly huge; it spans two buildings and an outdoor zone! You could spend hours and hours here and still not see it all. The current exhibit featuring the MiG-21 beaded by South African artists was also incredible. The videos and exhibit enhance the experience of song the plane so much. Solid interactive activities for kids. Lots of interesting things to learn, planes to climb, videos to watch, and so on. Tons of free parking. The outdoor area can definitely be loud, so be aware if you have sensory issues.

We visited during the holidays with a party of 10 and it was a pleasant experience. The place was pretty crowded, but they did a good job of moving the entrance line along. We ended up getting yearly passes for those living in Seattle, the military discount was nice. The aircraft displayed were varied and sometimes unique. A lot of heavy transports and commercial, as well as a few fighters. They also had some interactive areas that were nice for the kids. Definitely a place to visit in Seattle.

While stepping inside this building, you immediately become one with historical aviation. Full of rich and nostalgic pieces of aviation archives that changed history for ever. Here you'll discover presidential, commercial, war aircraft from around the world, and so much more. This is a dream come true for aviation enthusiasts. You'll feel like a kid in a candy shop, spending hours upon hours. For more great content, check out YouTube.com/@AbroadTravel

I like that there's plenty of room for children to run around freely in the museum without necessarily having to bump into things. It was nice that there were staff in some areas explaining things to the public. There are a few jets that people can sit in to get a feel of what it's like. Small section on first level and ground level for children to play/do some activities. Was hoping there would be more things for kids.

Fascinating spot for flight lovers Cool museum with a lot of different planes demonstrated. It will take approx 3h to visit all the pavilions: planes gallery, Apollo zone, aviation pavilion and others. You can walk through some of the planes like Concorde, Air Force One, first Boeing 747 and 787. Here you can find VR experiences, flight simulators and movie about Artemis mission for the extra payment. There is a cafe with a cool view on the planes inside the museum. Free wi-fi.

Split between two locations that you either have to cross the street or cross a bridge to get to, this myseum is so much fun. I was originally a bit underwhelmed by the first building we went to, but it was still pretty cool. The first building we went to had both indoor and outdoor attractions. The outdoor attraction was foraure my highlight of the visit. I've never been inside a jet before but they let you enter a nice hand full of the planes. The second building was much larger and all in doors, but also had a nice cafe and gift shop. There are several floors that are full of aero attractions. I forsure got my monies worth. Don't overlook this museum like I did for so many years. It's worth a visit and the price makes sense.

For a history nerd like myself this place is like heaven slightly above earth. Can't wait until my daughter is a tiny bit older and will appreciate it because it will be one of our first stops.

This is a first class museum with exhibits indoors and outdoors, big and small. There is all the history of flight as well as space travel, and gigantic airplanes and space-related memorabilia all over the place. Staff is kind and helpful. They also offer lots of events here, such as candlelight concerts. Highly recommend!

Heads up...they do military discount. Another great museum with a backstory of how and why the US entered the space race. They have a kids area and a flight simulator ( which by the way is cheaper if 2 people do it, versus 1) Nice way to spend a few hours.

We had a change of plans and needed to move our visit up by two weeks and the staff was very accommodating and changed our tickets on the spot. The museum has a nice variety of aircraft from the beginning of flight to now and a nice space exhibit. You can board the Concord, Air Force One, 787, and 747 the day we were there, which was very cool.

From history to a look at the future of flight, this place has enough to interest most folks. There are several sections covering specific topics like Space, World Wars, flight simulators, Boeing, and a gallery of over 25+ airplanes suspended from the ceiling. Recommend this place.

I was here for an event. However there are so many planes to view and learn about. Make sure you visit the tower for a view of the runway. Gift shop has a variety of items to buy.

I've been here several times but this is my first visit in maybe 20 years. Lots I haven't seen. There's a beautiful two story section now devoted to WW1 and WW2 aircraft. The displays there are impressive. The aircraft pavilion wasn't covered on my last visit. Before it was just half a dozen planes setting out in the open exposed to the sun and rain. The first 747 built wasn't open to the public and in a sorry state. Also you had to walk on the street to get there. Now there's a huge structure above the aircraft, a walkway over the street, and they managed to squeeze in several more historic planes. You can walk through the first 747 as well as the 787 which wasn't even in service when I last visited. The Air Force One and Concorde are still there and were open to the public on my last visit and are still open now. They remodeled all the older planes and everything looks great. A huge undertaking for a 747! A stones throw away from the pavilion is a lone B-52 that serves as a Vietnam War Memorial. It also wasn't there on my last visit. There's a lot more space exploration displays including a mock up of the space shuttle cargo hold which is inside a building dedicated to space exploration. Of course the main display centered around the SR-71 is still there. And the Red Barn is there too. I spent four hours there. I think it's the best aviation museum in the west coast.

What a cool museum. I'm not even a fan of flight, and I spent five hours here with my family. Walking inside Air Force One was probably the most notable highlight, but I also loved hearing stories about WWII pilots. The restaurant is surprisingly good here, as well, with reasonable prices. If you're into planes, or simply trying to kill some time in Seattle, definitely check this place out.

Absolutely fantastic museum!!! Reserve a whole day if you are like me and like to read EVERY SINGLE information on the plates next to the exhibitions. I learned so much! I am now down a rabbit hole reading everything about the WASPS and the Tuskegee Pilots! Highly, highly recommend visiting this museum!

A place that makes you feel like a kid all over again!! We spent almost half a day walking around the museum and looking at some of the cool airplanes they have on display. Not to mention, they have a whole space exhibit... need I say more?!?? For me, the coolest part was being able to see the inside of the concorde, the air force one, and others. I could just spend all day admiring such engineering marvels. Admission is very reasonable (we were even able to get a AAA discount!) and you'll have the luxury of admiring some of the most amazing feats of human kind. Cannot miss it!!

Museum is huge!!!!!!! Very nice with so many planes to look at. So much to see that coming here with your family is a an amazing experience. My husband loved it.

Highly recommended. I'm a huge astronaut fan and the Apollo exhibit was spectacular. Anyone looking for war history or information on women flying will find more than anticipated.

I LOVE this museum!!! I think it's magical and has so many amazing sights to see with tons of different planes and history to take in! You can spend a good 2 hours here and still not be able to take in all that it has to offer. There are planes you can walk in and explore to absorb the history and life each plane has lived. There are also lots of activities for adults and kids to enjoy as well as crafts and simulators too. There is something to interest people of all ages which is why this museum is such a big favorite in my book! I think it's well worth the admission price but they also do free museum day on the first Thursday of each month! Would highly recommend this museum to everyone I know!

This museum exceeded all of my expectations! The displays were great, way more aircraft than I was expecting. I also didn't think we'd have the access we did inside of so many planes. From the Concorde to the 747, to the Air Force One, it was cool to walk inside of so many of the planes. They were all in great shape and the volunteers were always nearby to answer any questions. Make sure to plan on a few hours to get to all 5 buildings of planes! It is absolutely worth it!!!

For all of you flight enthusiasts, this place is a must. For those who love to learn about our history, this is the place to visit. The Museum of Flight has it all. Discovery how flight got its start, and how flight played a huge role during WWI and WWII. You'll get an opportunity to enter different planes, including Air Force One. There is plenty to do here. Flight simulators are among the hands on activities that they offer. You can spend hours touring this place. And if you do, they also have a nice cafe to refuel before continuing on your tour. The Museum of Flight is a must when in Seattle.

We had a great time here! So much to see- the place is HUGE! Even extends to a hangar (and more) across the street. Be prepared for lots of walking. My husband especially enjoyed the ATC exhibit, the WWII exhibit, the Concorde, and Air Force One. We were quite shocked how many visitors there were on the random Tuesday when we decided to go, but it did not make things crowded for us at all. Not sure how much the museum could possibly change in the upcoming years, but there would definitely be plenty to learn the second time around if I had the chance.

What's not to like about aviation and aerospace! Came here on a rainy Friday. It was good way to avoid the weather, but limited what I could see as some aircraft displays were outside...and I wasn't going to expose myself to that. Admission is cheap. I had a few hours before a flight out of SeaTac and this was a great choice. Free parking and just 7 miles away. There's a good number of displays to check out and read about. There's a lot of aviation history here. This aviation museum isn't as large as others I've been to, but it is, still pretty cool!

The museum is an amazing place for a fun time with family and lovers of aerial travel. The museum of flight has many sections such as the main flight gallery the Personal courage wing (wwII and wwI) and the Aviation pavilion. The museum also has many planes that you can go inside of including the Air Force won that Nixon, JFK and Dwight D. Eisenhower. The museum also provides insight on the beginning of Boeing and has a part of the old factory that was made the some of the original Boeing planes and turned it into a part of the museum. All in all the Seattle museum of flight is a great place to have fun going into and learning about planes.

The Fever Candlelight - Hans Zimmer at The Museum Of Flight was awesome tonight. I especially like the last piece of The Pirate of the Caribbean. I hope they have KPop music.

I wish I could give this museum 10 stars. It was simply amazing! We went straight to see the 747 and Concorde. It was surreal walking inside these planes! But then there are so many other planes, both commercial and historical. There is so much to see that we simply could not visit everything. All the workers and docents were super nice. Some of these older gentlemen were engineers who retired from Boeing. I won't be surprised one that talked to us was a veteran. They were so knowledgeable, and patient. The gift store was also very good. Highly recommend to everyone who visits Seattle.

This is an amazing experience, particularly if you are in love with airplanes or space flight. My son and I visited the museum every week as he was growing up, and he eventually attended, RAHS high school. his love of airplanes was sparked early and all of that knowledge led to a successful career in aviation. If you have young children, I highly recommend doing the summer space camps. I was lucky enough to give him two weeks every summer.

The Museum of Flight is a must visit when travelling to the Seattle area. Especially an aviator geek like myself, it got me all giddy as the Super Constellation presents itself in full view as we pull into the parking area. The Museum of Flight boasts an excellent collection of aircraft that is unrivalled by most air museums. A few of my favorites are a few F4U Cosair in excellent condition, Concorde, the first 747, a 707 Air Force One, and an SR71. I haven't flown in a Dreamliner yet, so having a Boeing 787 out in the outside display was truly appreciated. There is also a flight simulator with three degrees of movement that my son really liked.

Great for aerospace aficionados :) Otherwise, cool to walk through and learn some history and lots of background information. Awesome real scale airplane models (real?) airplanes. easily can spend a good 1-2 hours here.

It's a really huge building! There's so many different planes around and you can even get into a few planes like the US Air Force, the Concorde and a few others! There's also the B-52 that's outside the park! Everything is kept really clean and lots of info! Cost is $22 for 65+! You'll need almost at least 4-5 hours to see everything!

Wow, what a great museum! We got a Citypass and this was one of the attractions included and this was one of our favorite! This museum spans two sides of street and had planes that you can walk in! It is easy to spend 2-3 hours at this museum. It is easy to get from downtown Seattle to the museum, about a 25-30 minute bus ride. Bonus point for gift shop being stocked with astronaut ice cream.

A brand new visitor to this museum!!! Went today (12/29/23) at 12:15 PM. Should have known Friday afternoon would be jammed! So crowded with so many people! Parking was a hassle! Had to drive around twice before going to park at the overflow area. Navigating through the museum was pretty simple. Really enjoyed the bombers, fighter jets, the Boeing planes and the space flight gallery! The history of flights, how they were built and what were used to make them were quite astonishing! The different floors were full of interesting and detailed backgrounds of the Wars and what kind of planes and materials were used during those times. Overall, liked the layout, flight galleries and the gift shop! Took a little over an hour to browse around, look at numerous historical artifacts, military uniforms and planes they used. NASA Space vehicles were also great to see! Definitely worth visiting!!! Cons: Parking lot is not big enough when it's super popular and so crowded!!! Restrooms are also needed of extra accommodations and stalls. More sinks and toilets are a must, especially for a tourist spot next to the Boeing Field!

Be prepared to visit for several hours because this place is larger than it seems. There are so many different areas and opportunities for immersive learning for both the history of airplane flight as well as space. My favorite part was being up close and personal with the planes. Walking through Air Force One was eye opening.

Wow wow what an amazing museum!! I spent 3.5 hrs here and still didn't get to see everything. My favorite areas so far are WWII and the hangar with a bunch of planes you can tour and ask volunteers about. I was sad some of the simulations were closed during my visit, but hopefully they're open the next time I go back! I was able to try one where I had to land a space shuttle (I think?) And it was super tricky! No new career for me here. There are even local artists whose work is displayed! This museum has got it all. Highly recommend a visit!

Huge. You will need 6+ hours to take all this in .. nasa and big airlines you can walk thru on other side of the street reachable by bridge.. concord walk thru !! Air force 1 -707 circa 1960s walk through!! Shuttle walk thru ..

This museum is awesome even you dont like planes! There are many historic and cool planes including the concorde and the first 747 made! People that like planes will enjoy this place a lot. They even have a simulator where you take off into space and land back in to the ocean. They did use ai for their mig project tho which they shouldnt but overall its pretty good if you like planes or just wanna explore

It was really cool. We got to walk around and go in some airplanes. I definitely reccomend going if you ever go to Seattle! We also saw some airplanes landing including a B-17. There was a very helpful volunteer there, Bryan, he told us stories about the planes and told us where to go.