Košice Aviation Museum
Slovakia’s first aviation museum opened its doors in 2002. Spanning 7,100 m², it displays nearly 500 unique exhibits bringing aviation history to life – from the first flight attempts to modern technology. Located within the Slovak Technical Museum in Košice, it attracts aviation enthusiasts and families alike.
7 Exhibitions at Košice Aviation Museum
1. Dawn of Aviation (pre-1945)
Unique collection of piston engines and 8 aircraft models. Highlight: German Messerschmitt Bf-109 G14/AS fighter – WWII legend with its own story. Plus unique aircraft from WWI & WWII.
2. Post-1945 Aviation
Soviet aircraft: Ilyushin Il-14, Il-18, Yakovlev Yak-40, Mi-8. Czechoslovak icons: Aero L-29 Delfín, Let L-200 Morava, L-13 Blaník. Military: Su-25K, Su-22M4, MiG-21 variants, MiG-29, Mi-24. Bonus: Interior of government Tupolev Tu-154M.
3. Presidents’ Aircraft Gallery (11 countries)
• Mirage III RS (Switzerland), Mirage IIIE (France)
• F-104S Starfighter (Italy), F-4F Phantom (Germany)
• Saab J-37 Viggen (Sweden), Saab J-35 Draken (Austria)
• Nanchang Q-5 (China – European rarity)
• Helicopters: Sa-313 Alouette II (Belgium), Bell UH-1 Iroquois (USA)
4. Golden Era of Czechoslovak Aviation
Aero L-39 Albatros (#0001 & #0745) + target drone KT-04. Linked to Košice as aviation training center. Launched with conference for designer Ján Vlček’s 100th birthday.
5. Aviation Meteorology (outdoor)
Panels in English. Evolution from WWI to modern radars & satellites. Essential for aviation safety.
6. Aircraft Construction
Rare engines: Austro-Daimler (1916), Walter Scolar (1936), Rolls-Royce Merlin (1940-45), BMW 801, Junkers Jumo 004.
7. Road Transport I+II
Veterans with Cassovia Retro Club:
• Tatra 57 cabriolet (1932), Praga Piccolo (1934)
• Opel Kapitän (1950), Citroën (1939), Chevrolet V6 (1940)
• Motorcycles: ČZ, Jawa Pérák
Why visit Košice Aviation Museum?
• Slovakia’s first & largest aviation museum
• 500 exhibits across 7,100 m²
• Unique pieces: Messerschmitt Bf-109, L-39 #0001
• Family tickets + interactive elements
• SIAF 2026 partner
