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Vinemont, Alabama: Airplane Gas Station

The former Houston's gas station closed in 2010, but the yellow twin-engine 1939 Beechcraft 18 mounted above the pumps is still there. Restored in 2024.

Address:
7465 County Rd 1435, Vinemont, AL
Directions:
I-65 exit 310. Drive east three miles on Hwy 157. Turn left at the stoplight onto CR 1435. Drive north 7.5 miles. You'll see the airplane gas station on the left.
Admission:
Free
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Airplane Gas Station.

Airplane Gas Station

The airplane at the Airplane Gas Station has been restored, and there's a banner saying that the gas station will be reopening soon.

[Easton and Skylyn Walker, 07/16/2024]
Airplane Gas Station

The gas station and the airplane are being refurbished and repaired. There's a sign out front saying it will reopen soon.

[Chuck Whitlock, 07/16/2024]

Abandoned Airplane Gas Station.

Abandoned Airplane Gas Station

The Beechcraft 18 is still there, but time is starting to take a toll on the aircraft. Only one prop was spinning during my visit.

[Tony Anderson, 09/29/2018]

Gas station with plane.

Abandoned Airplane Gas Station

Another out-of-the-way stop, but worth it. Plane is still there, propellers spinning away.

[Eric Young, 03/31/2017]

Abandoned Airplane Gas Station.

Abandoned Airplane Gas Station

The airplane is still there. One of the things I found interesting was that the propellers were turning even though it was a very light breeze.

[Dave Turner, 06/12/2015]

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