a major rebuild and is unavailable for the general public until December 10, 2016. North American Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander (on display outside) - American Business jet Location debate controversy For decades the decision on where to locate the Norwegian national Aviation Museum sparked heated discussions. For a long time the aviation community working close to the Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection at Gardermoen and the aviation community in Bodø debated intensely against each other in order to persuade politicians to locate the museum at their home turf. On March 31, 1992 the Norwegian parliament, the Storting, decided to build the museum in Bodø. Location The Norwegian aviation museum is situated in Bodø, Northern Norway. The museum is straddled across the street of 'Olav V gate'. When travelling by car from the nearby Bodø Airport in the direction of Fauske you will pass under the museum. The museum is located roughly from the town center. Nearby points of interest are Bodø Spektrum (A sports complex with water park) and the shopping center of City Nord. See also List of aerospace museums References Buildings and structures in Bodø Museums in Nordland Aerospace museums in Norway A Military and war museums in Norway