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Gateway NRA — Floyd Bennett Field

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Floyd Bennett Field was New York City's first municipal airport, opened in 1931, and was the departure point for many historic transatlantic and transcontinental flights before becoming a Naval Air Station during World War II. Now part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, the field preserves hangars, runways, and historic aircraft while hosting recreation, camping, and environmental education.

Permanent Collection

The site preserves historic Art Deco hangars, a control tower, and administration buildings from the 1930s, along with a collection of historic aircraft and exhibits on the field's aviation history and wartime use. The surrounding natural areas support grassland habitat rare in New York City.

Collection Highlights

Historic 1930s Art Deco hangars and terminalHistoric aircraft collectionSite of Wiley Post and Howard Hughes transatlantic departuresGrassland wildlife habitat and nature trails
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

Monday6am – 9pm
Tuesday6am – 9pm
Wednesday6am – 9pm
ThursdayToday6am – 9pm
Friday6am – 9pm
Saturday6am – 9pm
Sunday6am – 9pm

Grounds open daily dawn to dusk. Visitor center and hangar hours vary seasonally. Check NPS website for current schedule.

Admission

Free Admission

Free admission. Part of Gateway National Recreation Area.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Amenities

🅿Parking

Getting There

Q35 bus from Flatbush Ave–Brooklyn College (2/5)

Plan Your Visit

3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234

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Call: +1-718-338-3799

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