Hours of Operation
Reading Room Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters: Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. (other times by appointment)
Summer (early May to mid-August): Monday-Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m. (other times by appointment)
Closed on University Holidays/Closure Days:
- New Year's Day, Jan. 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth, June 19
- Independence Day, July 4
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11
- Thanksgiving (and the following day)
- Christmas Day, Dec. 25
- Winter Break (varies depending on calendar, usually Dec. 24-Jan. 1)
Upcoming/Anticipated Closures
Please Note: Due to a major redesign of the Embry-Riddle website, we will have limited ability to edit this list from September 2025 through early 2026. This list includes all upcoming closures that were known as of Sept. 4, 2025, and is subject to change. If you are planning a research visit, please contact us in advance to verify that the Archives will be open during your visit.
- Sept. 9-12
- Limited hours Nov. 6: Open 3-5 p.m.
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11
- Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 and 28
- Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19, 2026
The list of holidays and other closures will be updated periodically as additional dates are added. Occasionally, unannounced closures may occur due to unforeseen staff absences or inclement weather (call 928-777-6666 to check for campus weather closures). If you are planning a visit to use the Archives, we recommend contacting us in advance so that we can make plans to accommodate your visit.
Staff Hours
The Archivist is generally available to answer questions via phone, e-mail or in person during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 during the semester; Monday-Thursday, 8:00-5:30 during the summer).
Our walk-in hours for the reading room are limited to the afternoons in order to make the best use of staff time and resources.
Appointments to use the collections at other times are available, and we encourage you to take advantage of this. Appointments may include morning, evening or weekend times (depending on staff availability).
Campus Location
The Aviation Safety and Security Archives is located in Robertson Aviation Safety Center II (Building 22). Follow the signs for "Robertson Safety Center" as you come onto campus.
Parking
The closest parking is immediately in front of the building, however, these spaces are frequently full. The next closest parking is Lot H (across the street), Lot G (in front of the DLC auditorium) or Lot F (behind the DLC auditorium). These parking lots are all designated for parking by permit holders only. Visitor parking permits can be obtained by visiting Campus Safety and Security (located in Building 14).
Visiting the Prescott Area
Airports
- Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field: Air service to Prescott from Denver (DEN) and Los Angeles (LAX).
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: Located approximately two hours (106 miles) from campus. Information on rental cars and inter-city shuttle service can be found on the airport's Parking and Transportation page.
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport: Located approximately 2.5 hours (137 miles) from campus. Information on rental cars can be found on the airport's Transportation and Rental Cars page
Area Information
- Directions to campus
- Information about visiting Prescott, including things to do and where to stay.
Contact Us
Robertson Aviation Safety Center II (Building 22)
Prescott, Arizona 86301