Wallops Airfield Operations
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The Airfield Operations Office oversees the daily operations, safety, and regulatory compliance of NASA’s airfield at Wallops Flight Facility, including hangars and support facilities. It is responsible for managing both manned aircraft and unmanned aerial system operations, conducting routine safety inspections of the airfield, coordinating infrastructure maintenance, and meeting all associated safety requirements. The airfield […] The post Wallops Airfield Operations appeared first on NASA Science .
The Airfield Operations Office oversees the daily operations, safety, and regulatory compliance of NASA’s airfield at Wallops Flight Facility, including hangars and support facilities. It is responsible for managing both manned aircraft and unmanned aerial system operations, conducting routine safety inspections of the airfield, coordinating infrastructure maintenance, and meeting all associated safety requirements.
The airfield aligns with the Wallops Spaceport vision by supporting commercial customer deliveries for critical hardware in and out of Wallops.
The U.S. Navy’s Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) at Wallops provides naval aviators critical, real-world training before landing on an aircraft carrier.
Drone Guidance for Launches Drone operators are being urged to exercise caution if using their aircraft to view the Antares rocket launch and avoid flying over the public and NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility property.
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