- Open Cockpit Day takes place on 24 October 2026 at Shannon Aviation Museum
- The museum is located beside Shannon Airport
- The collection includes Irish Air Corps aircraft and various cockpits
- The event offers views from a pilot’s perspective
- Early booking is recommended for museum special events
Shannon Aviation Museum has scheduled its Open Cockpit Day for 24 October 2026. The event provides visitors with the opportunity to view historic aircraft and examine cockpits that are normally off-limits.
The museum is located beside Shannon Airport and hosts a collection of Irish and international aviation heritage including aircraft cockpits engines artefacts and memorabilia. Highlights include Irish Air Corps aircraft a BAC One-Eleven cockpit an English Electric Lightning cockpit and a SEPECAT Jaguar cockpit.
Open Cockpit Day offers visitors the chance to view aircraft from a pilot’s perspective. The event forms part of the museum’s programme of public events talks and exhibitions. Early booking is recommended as places at museum special events are limited.
