Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel, Blacksburg

#28 among attractions in Blacksburg

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The Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel is a medium-scale wind tunnel located at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. With a test section measuring 6 by 6 ft and maximum wind speeds of approximately 262.6 ft/s, it is one of the largest university-owned wind tunnels in the United States, and is used for a wide variety of research projects within the college as well as being contracted out for commercial use, especially product testing. Professor William Devenport is the current director, and Dr. Aurelien Borgoltz is the assistant director. ()

Coordinates: 37°13'52"N, 80°25'24"W

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Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lane Stadium, English Field, Hahn Horticulture Garden, Alexander Black House.

0.8 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Lane Stadium, Blacksburg
22 min walk • Lane Stadium is a college football stadium in the eastern United States, located on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. The playing surface of the stadium is named Worsham Field.
0.9 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
English Field, Blacksburg
24 min walk • English Field At Atlantic Union Bank Park is a baseball stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is the home field of the Virginia Tech Hokies college baseball team. It was opened in 1989 and has a capacity of 1,033 in chair back seats plus additional grass-covered bank seating along the left field line known as "The Hill".
0.8 miS
Garden, Park, Quad
Hahn Horticulture Garden, Blacksburg
21 min walk • The Peggy Lee Hahn Horticulture Garden, formerly the Virginia Tech Horticulture Garden, is a horticulture garden located on the Virginia Tech campus on Washington Street SW, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States.
0.6 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Alexander Black House, Blacksburg
15 min walk • The Alexander Black House is a historical house in the Queen Anne Victorian architectural style, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States.
0.5 miE
37°13'45"N • 80°24'53"W
Blacksburg Farmer's Market, Blacksburg
13 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
1 miSW
37°13'5"N • 80°25'52"W
Smithfield Plantation, Blacksburg
26 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
~1150 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation, Blacksburg
6 min walk • The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation is a cultural institution in the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, that sponsors exhibits, concerts, lecture series, and other cultural activities. The museum is headquartered in the Alexander Black House. The BM&CF also consists of the St.
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Top of the Stairs, Blacksburg
10 min walk • Top of the Stairs is a bar and restaurant in Blacksburg, Virginia, near the Virginia Tech campus. Established in 1978 and located at 217 West College Ave, TOTS is popular among Virginia Tech students and alumni due to its history, proximity to campus, signature mixed drink known as the Rail, and Tuesday night karaoke.
0.9 miE
Greek Revival architecture
Amiss-Palmer House, Blacksburg
24 min walk • Amiss–Palmer House, also known as the Palmer House, is a historic home located at Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built the 1850s, and is a two-story, three-bay brick house with a hipped roof and pattern-book Greek Revival style elements. These elements include the front portico and frieze.
~1830 ftN
History museum
Odd Fellows Hall, Blacksburg
9 min walk • The Odd Fellows Hall, also known as Tadmore Light Lodge, No. 6184, is a historic Grand United Order of Odd Fellows meeting hall located at Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia.
0.6 miSE
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg
17 min walk • Cassell Coliseum is a 10,052-seat multi-purpose arena in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, that opened in 1962. It is home to the Virginia Tech Hokies men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling team, and volleyball team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation, Blacksburg (6 min walk), Odd Fellows Hall, Blacksburg (9 min walk), Blacksburg Farmer's Market, Blacksburg (13 min walk), Alexander Black House, Blacksburg (15 min walk).

How to get to Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel:

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Old Security Building • Lines: Hdg, Hwdb, Ph, Tc (2 min walk)
CTAS Institute Building • Lines: Hwd, Hwda, Prg, Ucb (2 min walk)