Naval Air Warfare Center, Indianapolis
| Naval Air Warfare Center, Indianapolis | |
|---|---|
| Part of United States Navy | |
| Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, U.S. | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Naval Air Warfare Center |
| Controlled by | Navy |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 39°47′40″N 86°03′37″W / 39.7945°N 86.0602°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1941–1942 |
| In use | 1942–1996 |
Naval Air Warfare Center, Indianapolis (NAWC) is a former United States Navy facility in Warren Township, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. The plant opened in 1942, covering 1,000,000 square feet (93,000 m2) and employing some 3,000 in avionics research and development. The facility was closed in 1996 following recommendations from the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. As of 2022, the facility is privately owned by Vertex Aerospace and employs about 600.