Message posted by Peter Merlin on May 19, 2004 at 20:39:51 PST:

Runway 18 on the north end of the lakebed, near the compass rose, was used for X-15 and lifting body research vehicles. The longest runway on the lakebed is Runway 17. It was used for Space Shuttle landings. The lakebed runways are periodically repainted. The markings take a beating when it rains because the clay gets kicked up. As it dries, the wind smooths the surface, filling in cracks and irregularities.

In Reply to: Old Edwards lakebed runway posted by Ron on May 19, 2004 at 11:02:16 PST:

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