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
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $10 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Per Person: $10Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25Commercial Entrance - Van: $40Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100
- HoursThese are the times the park grounds and visitor center are open for visitors.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 2524732111 · caha_public_affairs@nps.gov
Wright Brothers National Memorial is located along US 158 in the town of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Wright Brothers National Memorial — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Wright Brothers National Memorial?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Colington Road Multi-Use Pathway, WB TR Historic Monument Trails. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the hours?
These are the times the park grounds and visitor center are open for visitors.
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ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
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CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
