§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Wright Brothers National Memorial is located along US 158 in the town of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Weather Notes
Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Summers can be very hot and sunny (wear sunscreen and drink water), while winters can be cold and wet. High winds are always a possibility any time of the year. It is not uncommon for a brief winter snow each year. Being on a barrier island, the memorial is susceptible to storm impacts, including hurricanes in the summer and nor'easters in the winter. No matter what time of year you visit, dress for the weather, and be ready for wind!
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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Entrance - Per Person
Fee is charged per-person, NOT per vehicle. Ages 15 and younger are free of charge.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25 plus $7 per person. Sedans have a capacity of 1-6 people.
Commercial Entrance - Van
A flat fee for all Van/ Small Bus with a seating capacity of 7-16 passengers
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
Fee is charged for any commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16-25 individuals.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
Fees charged for commercial vehicles with a capacity of over 26 individuals.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
Structured educational visits that serve a curriculum need for a class may apply for a waiver for entrance fees in advance.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Fri
89°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 12 mph SW
Sat
82°F
Mostly Sunny
8 mph N
Sun
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 15 mph S
Mon
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 12 mph N
Tue
80°F
Rain Showers Likely
7 to 10 mph E
Wed
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph NE
Thu
87°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 15 mph SW
