DescriptionCape Canaveral AFS Skid Strip is a military airport at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), 7 nautical miles (11 km) northeast of Cocoa Beach, Florida. It has an asphalt-paved runway designated 13/31 and measuring 10,000 by 200 ft (3,048 by 61 m). The facility is owned by the United States Air Force (USAF). The name "skid strip" has remained from the earliest days when Snark winged missiles were returned to the Cape after launch. A simple landing gear with short metal pads (skids) in place of wheels enabled the Snark to be landed on the skid strip by radio control. Not all landings were successful, but a successful landing allowed a more economical study of the flight. The name "skid strip" was coined and remains to this day. The skid strip has hosted landings from a wide variety of aircraft, everything from missile deliveries to Air Force One. The above description has been prepared by IPACS forum user JetJockey10. Although this website is moderated as far as is possible, the text above does not represent the views of the administrator of FSCloudPort. If you have any concerns about the above content please email admin@
Runways13 / 313062m x 72mModel size:3128m68mAuthor
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