Our mission is to make drone testing more accessible to all.
The Skyway Range provides an unparalleled set of environments for research and testing of unmanned innovations. We are a collaboration between Oklahoma State University, Osage LLC, and Tulsa Innovation Labs.
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Flight Testing
At the Skyway Range, companies can test unmanned aerial vehicles within this nationally unique flight test range.
With a perimeter of 114 nautical miles, Skyway Range encompasses 1200 square miles of urban/rural testing conditions with diverse topography and infrastructure. Combined with the unmatched proximity to Tulsa's city center and Tulsa International Airport’s Class C airspace, Skyway Range offers more than the typical test range.
This unique flexibility gives companies the ability to demonstrate safety, security, and performance in a variety of conditions - enabling adaptation to new regulations and use cases. With 300+ flying days per year and advanced indoor weather testing capabilities provided by WindShape, the Skyway Range offers an unmatched breadth of testing capabilities for UAS and AAM companies.
Skyway 36
Skyway36 is the primary entry point for Skyway Range. Strategically situated at the intersection of urban cityscape and rural areas, Skyway36 is an ideal location for flight testing all modes of UAS and AAM technologies. Located less than 5 miles from downtown Tulsa, and 10 miles from Tulsa International Airport.
Skyway North
The Skyway North site is a former limestone rock quarry situated on the northern end of the 43,000-acre Osage Nation Ranch and is the northernmost point of the Skyway Range. It is located less than 10 miles away from Pawhuska Oklahoma and 3.5 miles from the Pawhuska Municipal Airport.
OSU Unmanned Aircraft Flight Station
The OSU Unmanned Aircraft Flight Station (OSU UAFS) is Oklahoma State Universities flagship unmanned aircraft flight testing center, and the western entry point into the Skyway Range. Located 14 miles east of Stillwater and OSU’s main campus, it resides in a rural low population area. The OSU UAFS is a globally recognized flight test center, supporting all aspects of unmanned flight research and testing.
- Vehicle design, automation, fabrication, and testing
- Sensor and payload integration
- Counter UAS system testing and Red Team Flight Activities.
CENFEX
The OSU Center for Fire and Explosives, Forensic Investigation is Oklahoma State Universities test range capable of supporting controlled fires and explosive detonations. Located 3 miles northwest of Pawnee Oklahoma, OSU CENFEX resides in a rural low population area and is the northwestern entry point into the Skyway Range.
Facilities
Whether you’re paying a visit to test or looking to relocate to Tulsa, the Skyway36 Drone Port, a component of the Skyway Range, offers access to numerous state-of-the-art facilities to support your business.
The facility includes a renovated hangar and office space, a 3,000-ft. runway for fixed-wing aircraft and helipad space for unmanned aerial systems and electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) vehicles. The center also features onsite aircraft fueling, parking and an Osage Nation-owned.
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Manufacturing
Partners of the Skyway Range corridor are working with regional academic and private entities intended to enhance high-tech skills and develop a future-proof workforce.
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Office & Co-Working
Skyway36 features more than 80,000 square feet of total office space for short- or long-term occupancy. The Osage Casino and Hotel, located adjacent to the droneport, offers comfortable luxury accommodations, dining, conference rooms, ballrooms, event venue, and state of the art gaming.
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Hangar
30,000+ sqft of hangar, office, and operational space (in development) will provide convenient storage and facility access for short- or long-term tenants.
Support Services
Are you in need of assistance?
Let our cohort of industry and subject matter experts at Oklahoma State University, Osage Nation, DronePort Network, Tulsa Innovation Labs help you! Please fill out the form below to request assistance from the Skyway Range, and one of our experts will be in touch as soon as possible.
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