Welcome to Wings of the North!
Enter the 2026 Wings of the North Sweepstakes!
Time is Running Out To Enter
Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
This classic Aeronca Champion is just one of the great prizes in our 2026 Sweepstakes! Click here for more info and to enter!
Upcoming Events at Wings of the North
-
Special Event: Pancake Breakfast
September 12, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Wings of the North’s 7thannual Airplane Sweepstakes ends on September 12thwith the drawing of the winning ticket during the nonprofit group’s fall pancake breakfast on Flying Cloud Airport from 8am to 11am. The winner has their choice of either an actual, airworthy 1950 Aeronca Champion airplane or $25,000 cash! Access will be through Gate H on the northwest corner of the airport one mile west of Flying Cloud Drive on Pioneer Trail. The drawing is expected to take place in the 9:30 to 9:45 timeframe but the winner need not be present. Eden Prairie School Superintendent, Dr. Josh Swanson, is expected to draw the ticket for the Grand Prize Winner. Dr. Swanson is an active pilot on Flying Cloud Airport!
Also on display direct from the Minnesota State Fair will be the 2026 Eco House! This small home on wheels combines comfort and style in a tiny, off-grid, all-electric home. It features solar power with battery backup, a mini-split for heating and cooling, a Solatube for passive daylight illumination, a solar furnace for supplemental heat, hemp-wool-filled walls, and airtight windows. It shows how renewable energy can work wherever you call home.
-
Volunteer Monthly Meeting/Marketing Meeting
September 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Want to find out what is happening at Wings of the North? Then join us the 3rd Thursday of every month as we meet to discuss WOTN activities, future plans and volunteer needs. The meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about WOTN as well as to our many fabulous volunteers!
-
Special Event: F-14 Tomcat Tales
October 1, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Gary Black, graduate of the famousUnited States Navy’s Top Gun School, will talk about thecapabilities of the F-14 Tomcat jet fighter and what it’s like toactually fly this awesome airplane.
-
Volunteer Monthly Meeting/Marketing Meeting
October 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Want to find out what is happening at Wings of the North? Then join us the 3rd Thursday of every month as we meet to discuss WOTN activities, future plans and volunteer needs. The meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about WOTN as well as to our many fabulous volunteers!
Air Mail – News From Wings of the North
Wings Quarterly – August 2026
Activity Continues at Wings of the North as Fall Approaches Even as the days grow shorter, there is still plenty happening at the Wings of the North Air Museum. Our free monthly Speaker Series remains a highlight, with presentations on the first Thursday of each month...
September 12, 2026 — Pancake Breakfast and Annual Airplane Giveaway!
September 12th Drawing for a Classic Airplane or $25,000!! Pancakes, too!!! And the Eco-House!!! Eden Prairie, Minn. – Wings of the North’s 7th annual Airplane Sweepstakes ends on September 12th with the drawing of the winning ticket during the nonprofit group’s fall...
October 1, 2026 – F-14 Tomcat Tales
Eden Prairie, MN – On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:30PM, Gary Black, graduate of the famous United States Navy’s Top Gun School, will talk about the capabilities of the F-14 Tomcat jet fighter and what it’s like to actually fly this awesome airplane. This event is...
SKYWARD!
At WOTN, we believe in four core values that guide our efforts. They are:
• Love of Education
• Love of Industry
• Love of People
• Love of Flying
our Collection - Love of education
Our extensive collection features flying and static aircraft in addition to multiple displays, vehicles, a gallery and a gift shop.
Wings Restorations - love of industry
We are excited about the many projects going on in our restoration hangar which include planes and other historical artifacts. While Covid has complicated the process, we continue to make headway on the BT-15 with other projects waiting in the wings.
Our Volunteers! – Love Of People
Our Working Collection – Love Of Flying
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DESCEND!
Wings of the North has you covered for unique aviation gifts, take a look! All profits go towards making the museum collection accessible and affordable for everyone.