The Shuttle Landing Facility, also known as Launch and Landing Facility, is an airport located on Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is a part of the Kennedy Space Center and was used by Space Shuttle for landing until July 2011. It was also used for takeoffs and landings for NASA training jets such as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft an…
The Shuttle Landing Facility, also known as Launch and Landing Facility, is an airport located on Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is a part of the Kennedy Space Center and was used by Space Shuttle for landing until July 2011. It was also used for takeoffs and landings for NASA training jets such as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and for civilian aircraft.
Owner: NASA
Location: Merritt Island, Florida
Opened: 1976
Built: 1974
Airport type: Government/Private
Operator: NASA (1976–2015) · Space Florida (2015–present)
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