Gunnison Valley Aviation is the perfect location for any high altitude testing operations. GVA has a 14,000 square foot hangar, tethered hover point and office space available. Contact Pat Lazerus at (970) 641-0526 for further information.
Companies and organizations that have tested at GVA include:
- Bell Helicopters
- Boeing
- Qinetiq, London, England
- Raytheon
- The U.S. Army
- The U.S. Marines
Aircraft tested at GVA include:
- The V22 Osprey
- The Apache Longbow Helicopter
- B-737
- Seaking Helicopter
- Falcon 7X
- Black Hawk Helicopter
The MV-22 Osprey Developmental Flight Test Team had a high priority requirement to conduct High-Altitude testing. After evaluating dozens of potential sites, Gunnison, CO was selected based on altitude, favorable weather conditions, available facilities, and its established infrastructure including an on-site Tethered Hover pad. The support we received from Gunnison Valley Aviation (GVA) was outstanding which ensured our testing was completed within cost and schedule constraints. Our testing was so successful that we returned to Gunnison to conduct follow on testing. When the test team discusses High-Altitude testing, Gunnison, CO is always at the top of our list.
-Aaron Gaddis
V-22 Boeing Flight Test Support Manager
Location:
Latitude 38 degrees 32′ 02.200″ N
Longitude 106 degree 55′ 58.900″ W
Elevation:
7,678.4 ft. above mean sea level
Airport Facilities:
- Asphalt Runway 06/24 - 9,400 ft. length, 150 ft. width
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility (Index B ARFF facility)
- Trained ARFF personnel offering specialized coverage for high altitude testing
- Tethered Hover Point - Certified to 40,000 lbs.
- Heated Hangars, maximum size 14,000 sq. ft.
- Office Space Available