Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Military air base in Greene and Montgomery counties, Ohio, United States
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is a military installation in Greene and Montgomery counties, Ohio, that extends across several connected facilities. The installation houses units for research, development, and testing of aerospace equipment.
The site began as Wilbur Wright Field in 1917 and served as a testing ground during the First World War. In 1948, it merged with Patterson Field to create the current installation.
The base supports families and specialists who work on research projects across several fields. Many staff members use the grounds daily for development and testing of new technologies.
Access to the base is restricted and requires military clearance, except for visitors to the Air Force museum. The museum sits at the edge of the grounds and is open to the public without prior authorization.
The installation was home to Project Blue Book from 1952 to 1969, an investigation of unidentified flying objects. The project collected thousands of reports and conducted systematic analyses.
Location: Ohio
Inception: 1917
Official opening: 1917
Website: http://wpafb.af.mil
GPS coordinates: 39.82306,-84.04944
Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:01
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