National Landmark of Soaring


The National Landmark of Soaring program acknowledges people, places and events significant in the history of gliders and motorless aviation in the United States.
It is administered by the National Soaring Museum. The program was established in 1980.
The title of National Landmark of Soaring has been granted 16 times.
NLS numberLandmark/eventLocationDate issued
1Corn HillTruro, Cape Cod, Massachusetts1981-06-13
2Rhodes FarmElmira, New York1982-07-10
3Akron Fulton AirportAkron, Ohio1985-06-29
4Sleeping Bear Dunes sitesFrankfort, Michigan1992-05-09
5Torrey Pines GliderportSan Diego, California1992-06-06
6Afton MountainWaynesboro, Virginia1993-09-17
7Point LomaSan Diego, California1996-04-27
8Marquette Park, Miller BeachGary, Indiana1996-07-27
9Nu‘uanu Pali LookoutHonolulu, Hawaii1996-12-08
10Arvin Sierra Gliderport, Tejon RanchArvin, California2000-04-29
11Harris Hill Gliding SitesElmira, New York2000-07-01
12Sierra Wave Project, Bishop AirportBishop, California2002-06-15
13Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, Mississippi State UniversityStarkville, Mississippi2003-11-01
14Mount WashingtonCoos County, New Hampshire2005-10-08
15Marfa AirportMarfa, Texas2008-04-05
16Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags HeadOuter Banks, North Carolina2011-10-21