It is open everyday but Mondays between 9:00–18:00 in winter months and 10:00–19:00 in summer time,[1] and receives around 15,000 visitors annually.

The historic parachute tower is situated within the museum's yard, where original and replica aircraft are on display.

The museum building holds various documents, photos and objects related to the history of civil aviation in Turkey and the world.

[citation needed] The 41.10 m (134.8 ft)-high tower conforms to the standards of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).

Healthy people over age sixteen, weighing between 45–90 kg (99–198 lb), are allowed to parachute jump under the guidance of instructors.