07/07/2026
Mark your calendars for this summer event!! ✈3 days! Ford Tri-Motor Rides at Put-In-Bay Airport!!!
A Historic Tribute to 250 Years of America! Experience the dawn of aviation in our beautifully restored 1928 Ford Tri-Motor. Famous for completing the first transcontinental air/rail journey in July 1929, this "Tin Goose" is ready to take you back in time. Join us for a flight you’ll never forget. Purchase your advance ticket today! ✈
✨***See the Lake Erie Islands & Perry's Monument from the air in Liberty Aviation Museum's historic 1928 Ford Tri-Motor!!****✨
**Rides take place at Put-In-Bay Airport. You must be at the airport at Put in Bay to take a ride. Ford Tri-Motor rides are NOT service rides from one location to another. You depart and return to same location.**
Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the magic of flight in the world’s first mass-produced airliner!
✈Book your flight online: https://px.libertyaviationmuseum.org/collections/ford-tri-motor-rides
✈For entire aircraft bookings, contact Bob at [email protected]
✈or by email: [email protected]
✈Questions? Call us at the Liberty Aviation Museum at
(419)732-0234
Email: [email protected]
**Other DATES:
✈Saturday, July 11th, 2026 (Location: Lorain County Regional Airport, Elyria, OH) (Presale (coming soon!) & Walk up ticketing available)
✈Sunday, Sept 13th, 2026 (Location: Liberty Aviation Museum) Presales coming soon. Walk up Ticketing will be available too.
✈Additional dates to be added!
✈Times: 9am-5pm each date, please try to arrive prior to 4pm to guarantee a seat on the aircraft!
**Please call us on the day of before traveling long distances out to the museum if you have NOT pre-purchased your tickets to verify that we are flying.** We can be reached at 419-732-0234 . If you purchased advance tickets, you will be notified directly in the event of flight cancellations. Please make sure to include a phone number online when you purchase tickets.
✈*LOCATION:
Put-in-Bay Airport
1494 Langram Rd
South Bass Island
Put-In-Bay, OH 43456
✈**Tickets are for a sightseeing living history airplane ride around the island. All flights depart and return to the same location. **
✈** TICKET PRICES:**
ADULTS: $100.00 per adult
CHILDREN 17 AND UNDER: $75.00 per child
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Right (Co-pilot) seat upgrade may be available for: $200.00 (restrictions do apply) Right (Co-pilot) seats are not available for pre-bookings. Walk up upgrade available only if available.✨
Flight experiences usually last about 15 minutes of air time and 5-10 minutes on the ground. ✨
Some FAQs:
Are there any special considerations for children?
An adult must accompany children under the age of 16. Children under the age of 2 can be carried free of charge in an adult's lap.
How accessible is the airplane?
Access to the airplane is easy and not normally a problem for elderly, large or mobility-limited people. Two normal-sized steps are used to enter the cabin. Seats are individual (no double seats) and separated by an aisle. Seatbelt extensions are available.
Is a waiver of liability required?
Contact us to see a waiver in advance at [email protected]
Parents are required to sign a waiver for each minor under the age of 18
What if I have other questions?
If you have further questions, please email [email protected] or call us at (419) 732-0234
