Moffett Federal Airfield, Military and civilian airfield in Santa Clara County, United States
Moffett Federal Airfield contains two active runways measuring 9,197 and 8,122 feet, supporting various aviation operations at 37 feet elevation.
The United States Congress established this naval air station in 1931, naming it after Rear Admiral William A. Moffett who contributed to its creation.
The site represents the evolution of military aviation, transforming from a naval air station into a research facility under NASA Ames Research Center.
Current operations include activities by California Air National Guard, Lockheed Martin, private flights, and scientific research programs.
Hangar One, measuring 1,133 feet long and 308 feet wide, ranks among the largest freestanding structures in the world.
Location: Santa Clara County
Official opening: 1933
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pv-nuq.com/nuq
GPS coordinates: 37.41500,-122.04833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:09
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