Former Royal Aircraft Establishment 24 foot Wind Tunnel Building Q121
Hall Road, O'Gorman Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7EP
The 24-foot wind tunnel is named for the size of its jet orifice, which is 24 feet in diameter. The mahogany fan - such a feature of this tunnel - is in fact 30 feet in diameter. It was powered by a 2000 horse power DC electric motor and could produce an airspeed of up to 112 mph. The tunnel was a world class aerodynamic testing facility, opened in 1935 and in continuous use until 1996. The building is Grade I listed with Historic England
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- Open from 1000hrs to 1600 hrs
- Sunday 15 September:
- Open from 1000 hrs to 1600 hrs
Location & directions
Hall Road, O'Gorman Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7EP
- Contact on day:
- Steve Mullen
- Telephone number:
- +447969410532
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please note that access is only to the main hall - the return circuit is not included but if visitors wish to take the full tour including the R52 building, this can be booked as a group visit to take place on a Thursday at a cost of £20 per person (subject to a minimum group charge) which includes a souvenir brochure. Full details will be available on the Heritage Open Days.
Additional information
There are no toilet facilities on the site
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
