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National Wind Technology Center

The National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) is about 5 miles south of Boulder, Colorado. The cities of Louisville and Broomfield are nearby. The NWTC is approximately 37 miles northwest of Denver International Airport.

Please note that the NWTC is not located at the main NREL facility in Golden, Colorado; it is approximately 25 miles north of Golden.

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National Wind Technology Center Site Entrance Building — Boulder

18200 Highway 128
Boulder, CO 80303
303-384-6900

GPS Coordinates
N 39 degrees 54' 49.35" and W 105 degrees 12' 49"

National Wind Technology Center Visitor Information

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Security Procedures

If you plan to visit the National Wind Technology Center you must check in at the NWTC Site Entrance Building and provide government-issued photo identification (for example driver's license, passport, or military ID) to obtain a security badge before entering the site. Foreign nationals must check with their host prior to their visit to make sure that a Foreign National Data Card has been signed and approved.


Campus Map

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