Medium airport · Mountain View, United States
Moffett Federal Airfield
Hangar One is one of the world's largest freestanding structures, covering 8 acres (32,000 m2). Its IATA code is NUQ. Its ICAO code is KNUQ. It has 2 runways, longest 9,197 ft (CON). Elevation 32 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Mountain View, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NUQ |
| ICAO code | KNUQ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 9,197 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 32 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.4161° N, 122.0490° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Moffett Federal Airfield is known for
Hangar One is one of the world's largest freestanding structures, covering 8 acres (32,000 m2).
History
Until July 28, 2010, the US Air Force's 21st Space Operations Squadron was also a tenant command at Moffett Field, occupying the former Onizuka Air Force Station. The hangar was constructed in 1931. In May 2008, the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed Hangar One on their list of America's Most Endangered Places.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Alcatraz Island · United States · 35.0 miles away
- Golden Gate Bridge · United States · 36.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Moffett Federal Airfield, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Castle Rock State Park · United States · 13.1 miles away
- Portola Redwoods State Park · United States · 13.6 miles away
- Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area · United States · 15.8 miles away
- Burleigh H. Murray Ranch · United States · 18.4 miles away
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park · United States · 19.4 miles away
- Butano State Park · United States · 20.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Moffett Federal Airfield?
Hangar One is one of the world's largest freestanding structures, covering 8 acres (32,000 m2).
What is the airport code for Moffett Federal Airfield?
Moffett Federal Airfield — its IATA code is NUQ and its ICAO code is KNUQ.
Where is Moffett Federal Airfield located?
Moffett Federal Airfield serves Mountain View, United States. Its coordinates are 37.4161° N, 122.0490° W.
What is the history of Moffett Federal Airfield?
Until July 28, 2010, the US Air Force's 21st Space Operations Squadron was also a tenant command at Moffett Field, occupying the former Onizuka Air Force Station. The hangar was constructed in 1931.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3741
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moffett_Federal_Airfield
Page last updated 13 November 2026.