South Dakota Air and Space Foundation

South Dakota Air and Space Foundation The South Dakota Air and Space Foundation, Inc. is a private organization. Our single purpose: support the South Dakota Air and Space Museum.

It is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components, and it has no governmental status. Supporting the South Dakota Air and Space Museum, in Box Elder, SD through philanthropic efforts, educational events and other promotional efforts. Fly along with us as we celebrate South Dakota aviation and space exploration! Disclaimer: "The South Dakota Air and Space Foundation is a privat

e organization and is not representative of the United States Department of Defense or any of its components and has no government status."

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06/18/2026

Happening NOW

Come Check out our NEW Planes
06/17/2026

Come Check out our NEW Planes

06/10/2026
Come check out what's NEW at the Gift Shop The 28 MUNS T-Shirts have arrived Size Small, Medium, and Large $28
06/04/2026

Come check out what's NEW at the Gift Shop

The 28 MUNS T-Shirts have arrived

Size Small, Medium, and Large $28

It's a beautiful Saturday. Take this opportunity to visit your favorite planes and browse the new models in the gift sho...
05/16/2026

It's a beautiful Saturday. Take this opportunity to visit your favorite planes and browse the new models in the gift shop.

Challenge Coins are here
05/14/2026

Challenge Coins are here

Astronaut Ice Cream has landed at the gift shop 👩🏼‍🚀4 fun flavors to choose from 🚀
04/29/2026

Astronaut Ice Cream has landed at the gift shop 👩🏼‍🚀
4 fun flavors to choose from 🚀

Were you following the Artemis II mission? We offer NASA apparel to showcase your support. Visit the SDAS museum gift sh...
04/10/2026

Were you following the Artemis II mission? We offer NASA apparel to showcase your support. Visit the SDAS museum gift shop.

Today's the Day! Welcome Back!The final plane is the A-26 InvaderIt is a Light BomberIts first flight was the 10th of Ju...
03/25/2026

Today's the Day! Welcome Back!

The final plane is the A-26 Invader

It is a Light Bomber

Its first flight was the 10th of July, 1942
It operated in WWII, Korea, Vietnam; Tactical Bomber, Spec Ops

Its max speed is 322 mph (515 kph)
Its ceiling is 30,000 ft (9150 m)
Its range is 2700 miles (4320 km)

Its length is 52 ft (16 m)
Its wingspan is 72 ft (22 m)

It was built by Douglas

For more information about the A-26 Invader, check out https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/4264197/douglas-a-26b-invader/&ved=2ahUKEwjzncGkgoKTAxUVkIkEHdzlMA4QFnoECEsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw05nsBadTmf3f0gvrxRcAxc

One more day! Are you ready? Day 24 of 25 Days of Planes! What plane are you most excited to see?Today's plane is the C-...
03/24/2026

One more day! Are you ready?

Day 24 of 25 Days of Planes! What plane are you most excited to see?

Today's plane is the C-131 Samaritan

It is a transport

Its first flight was the 22nd of September, 1949
It operated during the Cold War era, all US Armed Services; transport, Trainer, Executive Transport

Its max speed is 300 mph (480 kph)
Its ceiling is 24,500 ft (7500 m)
Its range is 450 miles (720 km)

Its length is 79 ft (24 m)
Its wingspan is 105 ft (32 m)

It was built by Convair

For more information about the C-131 Samaritan, check out https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.amcmuseum.org/at-the-museum/aircraft/c-131d-samaritan/&ved=2ahUKEwjI5veZgYKTAxX2hIkEHbenCVwQFnoECBoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1MAoLaMdp7n4n4FSNPFSyo

Address

2890 Davis Drive
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
57706

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+16053855189

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