Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10
Space Launch Complex 10 (SLC-10), or Missile Launch Complex 10, is located on Vandenberg Space Force Base. Its location is 7 mi west of Vandenberg AFB. It comes under the United States Air Force.
A museum, 7 mi west of Vandenberg AFB
Lompoc is the nearest base
Lompoc is 11 miles southeast, with 18 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–74°. When to go ↓
Established in 1958
Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 dates from 1958 and is run by United States Air Force and Royal Air Force. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10
Space Launch Complex 10 (SLC-10), or Missile Launch Complex 10, is located on Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California. It was built in 1958 to test ballistic missiles and developed into a space launching facility in 1963. Prior to 1966, Space Launch Complex 10W (SLC-10W) was known as Vandenberg AFB Pad 75–2–6. It remains a rare pristine look at the electronics and facilities created in that era that helped the United States grow its space capabilities.
The last launch from this complex was a Thor booster in 1980. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1958
- Run by
- United States Air Force · Royal Air Force
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1986) · National Register of Historic Places (1986)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Nights near Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Santa Maria (34) and Lompoc (18).
Santa Maria
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
111,390 people
16 mi northeast of Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10
Pismo Beach
7,911 people · 26% vacation homes
27 mi north of Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 34 19 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 111,390 | $532K | D |
| Lompoc | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 18 13 hotels · 5 motels | 43,315 | $473K | C− |
| Pismo Beach 26% vacation homes | 27 mi north | 40 min | 40 22 hotels · 7 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 7,911 | $1,021K | C− |
| Vandenberg AFB | 7 mi east | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 3,477 | — | — |
| Solvang | 30 mi southeast | 45 min | 23 14 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,944 | $950K | B+ |
| Orcutt | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 31,454 | $625K | — |
| Arroyo Grande | 25 mi north | 40 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 18,123 | $814K | B− |
| Buellton | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 14 7 hotels · 4 motels · 3 campgrounds | 5,158 | $837K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10
You can reach each of these within 68 miles.
50 mi National forestLos Padres National Forest44 mi LandmarkLanding of the first Filipinos
36 mi MuseumMission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
37 mi State parkMontaña de Oro State Park
68 mi MuseumMission San Miguel Arcángel
59 mi GardenLotusland
58 mi LandmarkPresidio of Santa Barbara
56 mi MuseumSanta Barbara Museum of Natural HistoryPhoto credits
Los Padres National Forest: Taken by Antandrus, Public domain · Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa: Stephen Lea, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Montaña de Oro State Park: BorisFromStockdale, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mission San Miguel Arcángel: Jsweida, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lotusland: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Presidio of Santa Barbara: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: Jllm06, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10
What town is Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 near?
Vandenberg AFB, CA, about 7 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 63–74°.
How far is Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 from Bakersfield?
About 98 miles northeast of Bakersfield, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10?
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope (BUR), about 135 miles.
Where should I stay near Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10?
Santa Maria (16 mi, 34 places to stay), Lompoc (11 mi, 18 places to stay) and Pismo Beach (27 mi, 40 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Vandenberg AFB
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