This site offers a unique venue for special events and children’s birthday parties. For more information and pricing, call 619.258.1221 or email us.
The Gillespie location offers a large outdoor and indoor hangar spaces ideal for having third party events. Please note that this site is limited on some supplies and options compared to our main facility. In addition, this location is limited on staff and requires more preparation time for setting up and breaking down indoor spaces (1-2 days effort to move aircraft) - this is reflected in our pricing for certain areas.
Indoor/Outdoor Rental Options:
| Taxiway (Outdoor) |
$250 per hour (outdoor only, minimum of 4 hours), Area measures approximately 100’ x 600’ (concrete slab). |
| Hangar One |
$500 per hour (minimum of 6 hours) – removal of aircraft required (1-2 day prep time), 10,000 square feet. |
| Hangar Two |
$300 per hour (minimum of 4 hours), 3,000 square feet available in Restoration area. Requires removal of aircraft and equipment – 1 day prep time. |
| Classroom |
$150 per hour (minimum of 2 hours), 1,000 square feet space. Includes small kitchen, flat screen TV, and Internet access. 60 people max. Tables and chairs included in this price in its original classroom setup. |
| Hanger One/Two |
$650 per hour (minimum of 6 hours), Combination of Hangar One and Two use, also includes taxiway and classroom use at no additional charge. |
Admission fee:
$5 per person
Tables/Chairs:
In house supplies include a total of 60 8 foot tables and 200 chairs. Rental fees apply for additional tables or chairs from an outside vendor. Linens will also need to be rented. For use of the facilities chairs and tables the following fees apply for set up and break down:
Tables: $15 per table, includes setup/breakdown
Chairs: $2 per chair, includes setup/breakdown
The Gillespie site uses an exclusive provider for table, chair, and linen rentals. The company we use is only Event Party Rentals. Customers are responsible for coordinating all the details for their event.
Extras:
Heaters: $40 each
Event Staffing:
| Museum Staff |
$250 (each) for up to 4 hours, $50 each additional hour |
| Security |
$100 for up to 2 hours, $35 each additional hour |
| Docents |
$50 each docent, per hour (nonrefundable) |
Bar Service:
The Museum provides all bar services and offers different packages such as open/host bar, drink tickets, or cash bar, depending on preference.
Permit Fee/Filing: $100
Due to the time needed to file a permit request, we require at least 30 days’ notice for your event. The permit fee is nonrefundable if the event is cancelled.
Catering:
We use an exclusive caterer for our site: Bekker Catering – customers are responsible for coordinating.
Cleanup fee: $200
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
Phone: 619.234.8291
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