Aircraft Operations Center, Public research facility at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, US
The Aircraft Operations Center maintains and operates nine specialized aircraft for environmental data collection at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida.
The center relocated from MacDill Air Force Base to Lakeland in 2017, expanding its facilities from 99,000 to 156,043 square feet under a new lease.
The facility employs 110 civilians and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps officers who manage the fleet throughout the year.
The center requires an 8,000-foot runway for its operations and contains specialized areas for aircraft repairs, component storage, and administrative offices.
Three hurricane hunter planes based at this center gather critical weather data during storms to protect communities along coastal regions.
Location: Lakeland
Part of: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Website: http://omao.noaa.gov/learn/aircraft-operations
GPS coordinates: 27.98120,-82.01588
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:06
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