Physical / Mobility

 

Tactile Map in the visitor center can help you plan your accessible visit

Mobility

Four accessible-designated parking spots are available near the Visitor Center, 1 of which is also marked as van accessible. An additional 3 spots designated as accessible for standard vehicles and 1 spot designated as accessible for vans are located near the Pavilion Restrooms. There is no accessible-marked parking or curb cuts in the five lots around the base of Kill Devil Hill.

A ramp with a slope of 8.8% gives access to the front entrance of the Visitor Center. No ramps connect the rear entrances of the building to the back patio. All doors and walkways within the Visitor Center are at least 36-inches wide, though the doors are weighted to accessible standards but are not power-assisted.

Accessible restrooms are located outside the Visitor Center, the Pavilion Restrooms on the south end of the parking lot, and the Pilot Booth near the First Flight Aistrip.

Big Kill Devil Hill

Big Kill Devil Hill can be accessed by walking a sidewalk connecting the visitor center to the hill, or by driving and parking at the base of the hill. At the top of the hill, two steps are required to reach the base of the monument, and if open, two steps to descend into the base of the monument.

A flat, concrete path leads from the Visitor Center to the First Flight Boulder and the base of Kill Devil Hill. The path to the top of Kill Devil Hill is paved, but the grade becomes very steep toward the top of the hill, ranging between 14% and 24% slope. Some paths to the top are shorter, and others are less steep. Please talk to a park ranger to select a path that is best for you.

Flight Line and Camp Buildings

The reconstructed camp buidlings and flight line are located a short distance from the visitor center via a level, paved path. the flight line its not paved, but is stablized with a rubber matting that may be suitable for certain mobility devices. A small step is required to enter the reconstructed hangar.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available for check out on a first come, first serve basis from the front desk of the Visitor Center. NPS-owned wheelchairs may travel anywhere in the park except for the steep routes of Big Kill Devil Hill.