High Altitude Testing
Testing Operations
LXV is the premier location for domestic and international aircraft high altitude, performance testing. Our airport’s calm winds, low traffic, and high density altitude ensure that your testing regiment will be completed on schedule.
Manufacturers that have utilized LXV for high altitude testing include:
Bell Helicopters
Cessna
Airbus
Boeing
Sikorsky Helicopters
Bombardier Learjet
Korea Aerospace Industry
Leonardo Helicopters
Boundary Layer Research - BLR
Kawasaki
Anduril Industries
LXV facilities are tailored to serve almost any aircraft but are not limited to aircraft. We have supported testing of UAVs, UAV engines, offroad vehicles, highway vehicles, generators, and air carts. If you require high altitude testing, LXV is the preeminent destination.
Our modern facilities include an 11,000sqft heated hangar and office space with kitchenette. To see a complete list of what we can offer your company and the fees for those services please reach out to our airport director at jadamson@co.lake.co.us
Training Operations
LXV continues to be a desirable high altitude training destination for both Civilian and Military pilots, fixed and rotor wing. Please contact us to coordinate potential utilization of the airfield for training flights, air drops, parachute operations, etc.