Hurricane Mesa, Summit and test facility in Washington County, United States
Hurricane Mesa rises to 1586 meters above sea level, featuring a 12,000-foot test track and research installations across its elevated surface.
The U.S. Air Force established the Hurricane Mesa Test Facility between 1954 and 1955, creating a supersonic research site for aviation testing.
The facility marks a significant chapter in American aerospace development, contributing to aviation safety through extensive ejection seat testing programs.
Access to Hurricane Mesa requires proper navigation through Highway 9 between LaVerkin and Zion National Park, west of the town of Virgin.
The research track at Hurricane Mesa achieved a world land speed record of 1,800 miles per hour on November 30, 1955.
Location: Washington County
Elevation above the sea: 1,586 m
GPS coordinates: 37.24026,-113.21134
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:05
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