Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial is a national memorial run by the National Park Service in Pennsylvania.

In the park service’s words

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the attack on the U.S. Capitol was thwarted.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

• Flight 93 National Memorial Junior Ranger: This program is designed for children ages 6-12 making a visit to Flight 93 National Memorial. Children can explore the memorial and learn about Flight 93 through 11 activities of varying difficulty. The program also provides a narrative to help explain the Flight 93 story to younger audiences. The Junior Ranger Progra

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset. Park grounds and trails are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset. Harsh winter weather may result in delayed openings and closures. Occasionally, the gates may be closed, prohibiting entrance to the grounds, when adverse weather occurs or is predicted, to allow road crews to work safely to clear all roads within the national memorial. Call 814-893-6585 for weather-related updates.

Getting there

The entrance to the memorial is located on US Route 30/Lincoln Highway. Traveling east on the PA Turnpike take exit 110 - Somerset and follow the signs. Traveling west on the PA Turnpike take exit 146 - Bedford. GPS Address: 6424 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown, PA 15563. Please note mapping programs may note alternate entrances, but the only entrance to the memorial is located on US Route 30. For more details follow the link to our website

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

• Flight 93 Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Visitor Center is open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Weather

Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures range in the mid-20s to 30s, with periodic warming in the 40s and 50s. The average annual snowfall is approximately 80 inches for Somerset County. Spring-Summer May is more predictable for warmer weather with daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s. July and August are also mild with highs in the 80s-90s

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 110 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: Flight 93 National Memorial (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.