Hangar One, Military hangar at Moffett Federal Airfield, United States
This steel-framed hangar spans 345 meters in length and 94 meters in width, making it one of the largest freestanding structures in California.
Constructed in 1933 under the direction of architect Karl Arnstein, the hangar initially housed the USS Macon naval airship until its crash in 1935.
The structure represents a milestone in American aviation engineering, earning recognition in the National Register of Historic Places and as a Naval Historical Monument.
The hangar features massive clam-shell doors weighing 200 tons each, designed specifically to minimize wind turbulence during aircraft movements.
The interior space is so vast that weather conditions can form inside, creating fog near the ceiling during specific temperature conditions.
Location: Santa Clara County
Inception: 1933
Architects: Karl Arnstein
Length: 345.34 m
Width: 93.88 m
Part of: Ames Research Center
GPS coordinates: 37.41291,-122.05386
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:27
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