World's Largest Wind Tunnel

Dedicated Dec. 11, 1987, the NFAC houses two test sections: an 80-foot-by-120-foot test section capable of testing a full-size 737 airplane, and a 40-foot-by-80-foot test section – the largest and second largest wind tunnels in the world. NASA's Ames Research Center is a key facility for many of NASA's missions and projects. Come to the Ames' Visitor Center and learn what we're doing at this amazing NASA facility. The NASA Ames Visitor Center is a self-guided tour and an average stay at the NASA Ames Visitor Center ranges between 1.5 and 2 hours. Please plan accordingly.