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Wildflower field at the Memorial Plaza at the crash site

Wildflower field at the Memorial Plaza at the crash site

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial · PA

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the attack on the U.S. Capitol was thwarted.

Park report

Current Alerts

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How this is rated

Good: no active alerts or closures

No active alerts

Entrance Fee

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How this is rated

Good: free entry

Free — no entrance fee

Visitor Centers

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1 visitor center

Activities Available

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7 activities

Park Name

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Flight 93 National Memorial

Designation

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National Memorial

State(s)

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PA

Phone

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8148936322

Email

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flni_superintendent@nps.gov

Operating Hours

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Park grounds and trails are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset. Harsh winter weather may result in delayed openings and closures. Occasionally, the gates may be closed, prohibiting entrance to the grounds, when adverse weather occurs or is predicted, to allow road crews to work safely to clear all roads within the national memorial. Call 814-893-6585 for weather-related updates.

Campgrounds

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No campgrounds listed

Visitor Center: Flight 93 Visitor Center

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Activity: Auto and ATV

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Available

Activity: Scenic Driving

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Available

Activity: Guided Tours

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Available

Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking

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Available

Activity: Hiking

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Available

Activity: Front-Country Hiking

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Available

Activity: Junior Ranger Program

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Available

Theme: Architecture and Building

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Theme: Monuments and Memorials

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Theme: Tragic Events

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Theme: Forests and Woodlands

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Featured at this park

Weather Info

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Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures

Getting There

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The entrance to the memorial is located on US Route 30/Lincoln Highway. Traveling east on the PA Turnpike take exit 110 - Somerset and follow the signs. Traveling west on the PA Turnpike take exit 146

GPS Coordinates

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40.0606° N, -78.8946° W

Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website