Vecihi Hürkuş Aviation Park
Vecihi Hürkuş Havacılık Parkı
An open-air aviation museum beside the air base in the north of the city, displaying retired F-4 and F-104 fighter jets and trainers.
Eskişehir is a major Turkish air force hub. This park, named after Vecihi Hürkuş, a pioneer of Turkish aviation, displays dozens of retired fighter jets, trainer aircraft, and helicopters in an open-air square. Some cockpits can be viewed up close, and an indoor hall covers the history of Turkish aviation. It suits aviation and military enthusiasts and families. Admission is cheap, a visit takes about an hour, and you will need to take a taxi to get there.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Porsuk River & Gondola Rides
- Eskişehir Eti Archaeology Museum
- Contemporary Glass Art Museum
- Yılmaz Büyükerşen Wax Museum
- Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM)
- Kurşunlu Mosque Complex
- Meerschaum Museum
- Sazova Science, Culture and Art Park