Vinemont, Alabama: Airplane Gas Station
Houston's gas station closed in 2010, but the yellow twin-engine 1939 Beechcraft 18 mounted above the pumps remained. The plane was restored in 2024, the gas station reopened in 2025.
- 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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The gas station is fully back open, so if you drive out to see it you can gas up. The plane is looking great.
[Danny M., 07/28/2025]
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]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]
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]
Another out-of-the-way stop, but worth it. Plane is still there, propellers spinning away.
[Eric Young, 03/31/2017]Page of 2 [Next 2 items]
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