Additional information
ICAO | KWAL |
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Category | 2 |
Level | 1 |
Name | Wallops Flight Facility |
City | Wallops I |
State | Virginia |
Country | United States |
Altitude | 40 |
airport_desc | Wallops Flight Facility, located in Wallops Island, Virginia, United States, is a prominent aerospace and scientific research center operating at an elevation of 40 feet. Managed by NASA, the facility was established in 1945, primarily serving as a site for launching research rockets. Over the decades, it has evolved into a pivotal hub for a variety of scientific endeavors, including aeronautical research, satellite launches, and suborbital missions. Wallops Flight Facility supports a wide range of projects for both government and commercial clients, playing a critical role in advancing space exploration and atmospheric science. |