Today marks the anniversary of the Concorde’s first commercial flight on January 21, 1976. The groundbreaking event ushered in a new era of supersonic flight, allowing passengers to cross the Atlantic in less than half the time of a conventional aircraft! 
Collection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Cheryl Daniels. P2021.42.02
The Concorde was developed and manufactured for British Airways and Air France. When it entered service in 1976, it was the world's only operational supersonic passenger aircraft. The Concorde flew at an impressive 1,350mph (2,172kph) and altitudes of up to 60,000ft (18,288m). It flew so high that passengers could see the curvature of the Earth!
Although the Concorde was discontinued in 2003, its legacy lives on at the Intrepid Museum. Visitors can step aboard the record-breaking Concorde Alpha Delta (G-BOAD). The aircraft completed over 5,600 takeoffs and logged more than 16,200 flight hours. G-BOAD also holds the record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by a Concorde, completing the journey in 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 59 seconds on February 7, 1996.
Collection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Kelle and Sam Albrecht. 2016.55
Experience Concorde Up Close
The Intrepid Museum offers a unique opportunity to tour this technological marvel. During a 20-minute guided experience, visitors get to sit in original passenger seats while they learn about what made Concorde such an important part of aviation history.
Tours are available every 30 minutes starting at 11:00am. Tickets can be purchased along with general admission to enhance your museum experience:
To secure your spot, get your tickets here.
Collection of Intrepid Museum. Gift of John Lyon. P2011.06.01
Please note that this experience requires navigating stairs leading to and from Concorde. The minimum age to participate is 5, and all visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is available in English.
A Lasting Legacy
Although Concorde's commercial flights ended in 2003, its impact on aviation history remains significant. As we celebrate the anniversary of Concorde's first commercial flight, we invite you to experience this icon of aviation history for yourself at the Intrepid Museum.
To learn more about Concorde, visit the Intrepid Museum. Tickets can be purchased here. Explore our collections at intrepid.emuseum and our digital guide.
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