Space Coast Rocket Run
Fly the Atlantic coast to the heart of America's space program. Tour the Valiant Air Command warbird museum, visit Kennedy Space Center, and if you time it right, watch a rocket launch from the air... from a safe distance outside the TFR!
Duration
Full Day
Difficulty
Easy
Total Distance
120 nm
Flying Time
1.1 hr flying time
Stops
3 stops
Region
Space Coast
Trip Highlights
- Kennedy Space Center
- Warbird museum on the field
- Rocket launch viewing
- Wildlife refuge
- Atlantic beaches
Itinerary — 3 Stops
1
KTIX — Space Coast Regional
Space Coast Regional — Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum on the field
Top Activities
- Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum ★ 4.7
- Rocket Launch Viewing ★ 4.8
↓ Continue to stop 2
2
KCOI — Merritt Island Airport
Merritt Island — closest ramp to Kennedy Space Center
↓ Continue to stop 3
3
KMLB — Melbourne Orlando Intl
Melbourne — downtown dining and Paradise Beach
Top Activities
- Downtown Melbourne ★ 4.4
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