Rogers Dry Lake, Salt pan and aviation facility in Mojave Desert, California, US.
Rogers Dry Lake extends over 65 square miles of hard natural surface at an elevation of 694 meters in Kern County, California.
The U.S. Army Air Corps established a bombing range at the site in 1933, leading to its transformation into Edwards Air Force Base.
The natural runway at Rogers Dry Lake supported numerous experimental aircraft tests and Space Shuttle landings throughout the twentieth century.
The natural surface of Rogers Dry Lake withstands pressures up to 250 psi, making it suitable for heavy aircraft operations.
The surface features the largest compass rose in the world and provides 350 flying days per year due to favorable weather conditions.
Location: Kern County
Elevation above the sea: 694 m
GPS coordinates: 34.92194,-117.82750
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:04
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