Wallops Airfield Operations

Operational Oversight at Wallops Flight Facility

The Airfield Operations Office is responsible for maintaining daily flight operations, rigorous safety standards, and strict regulatory compliance at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility airfield. Its administrative scope covers hangars, active flight surfaces, and corresponding technical support infrastructure.

Coordinating Manned and Unmanned Aviation

A primary responsibility of the office is the active coordination of both manned aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Maintaining high operational readiness requires frequent safety inspections across the airfield, meticulous maintenance coordination, and constant adherence to aviation safety protocols.

Maintaining Rigorous Standards for Flight Support

By enforcing comprehensive regulatory compliance and facility requirements, the office guarantees an operational environment capable of hosting specialized research flights and testing missions with minimized operational risk.