Parking & Arrival
Free on-site parking is available near Hangar 3. Follow museum signage as you enter Mustang Field. Please enter through the museum entrance, not the hangar doors.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Come See It In Person
Free admission. Open Tuesday–Friday 10am–4:30pm and Saturday 10am–2pm. Drop-ins welcome. El Reno, Oklahoma.
Hours, location and flying in
Hours
Tuesday – Friday10am – 4:30pm
Saturday10am – 2pm
Sunday – MondayClosed
Special eventsSee calendar
No admission fee. Donations welcome.
Location
6600 S Mustang Field Rd, Hangar 3
El Reno, OK 73036
What to Expect
The Collection is housed in a restored WWII-era hangar. The space is partially climate-controlled — dress comfortably. Photography is welcome. A team member is usually on-site to walk you through the aircraft and share the stories behind them.
Flying In?
The Collection is in Hangar 3 at El Reno Regional Airport, the former Mustang Field.
IdentifierRQO (KRQO)
Runways17/35 · 5,600 ft concrete
18/36 · 4,017 ft turf
18/36 · 4,017 ft turf
CTAF / UNICOM122.8
Fuel100LL (self-serve, 24/7) · Jet A
FBOEl Reno Flight Center · 405-295-9343
Courtesy carAsk the FBO (call ahead)
Airport website ↗ Current airport data ↗
Check NOTAMs and current airport information before every flight. Ask the FBO where to park transient aircraft.
Before You Come
Operational details for planning your visit.
Accessibility
- Ground-level, single-story entry — no stairs
- Wide open aisles throughout the hangar
- Restrooms on site
For specific accessibility needs, email info@thecaldwellcollection.org before your visit.
Weather Policy
We’re open rain or shine. The hangar provides shelter, but flight operations and outdoor viewing are weather-dependent. Check this page before you travel if there’s a storm forecast.
Kids & Families
Children of all ages are welcome. This is an active hangar — the aircraft sit behind ropes to protect them and you, but equipment and work areas are close by, so please keep younger visitors with you at all times.
Frequently asked
Do I need a reservation?
No. Drop-ins are welcome during open hours (Tue–Fri 10am–4:30pm, Sat 10am–2pm). For group tours, use the inquiry form below.
How long does a visit take?
Most visitors spend 60–90 minutes. Allow more time if a team member is on-site sharing stories, or if aircraft are being moved in or out of the shop.
Can I take photos?
Yes. Photography is welcome throughout the museum — tag @thecaldwellcollection if you share.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, on-site restrooms are available.
Can I buy museum hats or T-shirts?
Yes. Caldwell Collection hats and T-shirts are in our online gift shop.
Can school groups visit?
Yes. Please use the Group & Private Tours form below so we can plan for your group size and age range.
Will aircraft be flying?
Aircraft fly on select Saturdays during the flying season (roughly April–September). Check the Flying Days schedule for confirmed dates. Flight operations are always weather-dependent.
What to Know Before You Visit
We ask that you please observe the following guidelines when visiting our facility. By entering, you specifically acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with them.
- Do not attempt to enter the building through the hangar doors. Persons entering the facility anywhere other than the museum entry will be asked to leave. Please exit the building through the hangar doors on the north end of the hangar.
- Absolutely no smoking, vaping, or any other use of tobacco, or imitation tobacco products is permitted in the museum or anywhere on the premises, including the observation area.
- No food or drinks may be brought into the museum. Food and drink may be consumed in the observation area on the west side of the museum, but we kindly ask that you use the trash cans to dispose of any items you wish to discard.
- Our aircraft are kept clean and ready for viewing, and we ask that you do not touch them or any other items or displays to help us keep them that way. If you damage something, you are responsible for repairing or replacing it.
- No running is allowed in the museum or anywhere on the premises.
- You may view items in the library in our facility, but we cannot loan them.
- The shop areas are closed and off limits to visitors. Please do not disrupt any work activities that may be taking place there during your visit.
- Please exercise care when visiting the museum. There are many things projecting from airplanes that could cause injury if you are not careful and run into them. We are absolutely not liable for any injury to persons or property visiting the museum and by entering our facility you specifically acknowledge and accept that you are there at your own risk.
- No strollers, chairs or other seating devices may be brought into the museum. Children under the age of six must be accompanied 1:1 by an adult.
- No one may sit inside the museum or on the ramp outside as that is an active movement area. Visitors may sit to watch the airshow in the fenced observation area on the west side of the museum.
- We may limit entry into the building at any time to ensure the safety of persons or property.
Getting Here
The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field
6600 S Mustang Field Rd, Hangar 3, El Reno, OK 73036
Get Directions
- Oklahoma City30 min west on I-40 · Mustang Road exit
- Tulsa2 hours via I-44 & I-40
- Dallas–Fort Worth3.5 hours via I-35 & I-40
Nearest airport: Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), ~30 min away.
Groups & Virtual Tours
Group & Private Tours
Planning a visit with a group, school, or organization? Private tours can be arranged by appointment. Submit the form below and we’ll be in touch within a few days.
Can't Make It in Person?
Take a virtual stroll through the museum with Tony Caldwell. See and hear the stories behind the aircraft in The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field.
Watch on YouTube ↗