The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society is a Texas nonprofit corporation founded to research, promote and preserve the rich aeronautical heritage of Houston and Southeast Texas. A diverse group of aviation, architecture and history enthusiasts founded the Society in 1998. The society includes persons from all walks of life, including students and retirees, architects and attorneys, educators and engineers, community leaders and commerical pilots. The Society includes persons not only in the Houston area, but from across Texas and throughout the United States.

The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service. The Society is funded through private and public grants, corporate and personal contributions and net proceeds from revenue generating endeavors.

The central mission for the Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society is its 1940 Air Terminal Museum Project. The Society is restoring the long-vacant Houston Municipal Airport Terminal for the City of Houston. As restoration is completed in phases, the Society will outfit and operate the 1940 Air Terminal as an interactive museum showcasing the role and importance of civil aviation in the Houston area since the dawn of manned flight.