Redstone Arsenal
in Madison County of Alabama, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.684 and -86.648 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 41' 1" and W -86° 38' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:25 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:27 am and 4:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Redstone Arsenal

Redstone Arsenal in Madison County (Alabama) with it's 1,946 citizens is a town in United States about 606 mi (or 975 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Redstone Arsenal is now 08:25 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 9 airports near Redstone Arsenal, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, Washington Street Courthouse Annex and Fayetteville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 33%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Westin Huntsville

Address
2,8 mi
6800 GOVERNORS WEST NW
35806 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center

Address
2,0 mi
5 Tranquility Base
35805 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Element Huntsville

Address
2,8 mi
6810 GOVERNORS WEST NW
35806 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Huntsville West/Redstone Gateway

Address
1,8 mi
6500 Redstone Gateway SW
35808 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn HUNTSVILLE-RESEARCH PARK

Address
4,1 mi
5903 University Dr.
35806 HUNTSVILLE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LA QUINTA INN HUNTSVILLE SPACE CENTER

Address
3,8 mi
3141 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
35816 31 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LA QUINTA INN STE MADISON SQUARE

Address
3,8 mi
4890 UNIVERSITY DRIVE NW
35816 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Quinta Inn Huntsville Research Park

Address
3,8 mi
4870 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
35805 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clarion Inn Huntsville

Address
3,7 mi
4815 University Drive, NW
35816 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Huntsville University Drive

Address
3,7 mi
4804 University Drive NW
35816 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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AGCO Challenger MT585D on a Boeing 747

Published: August 04, 2011
Length: 55:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: agco7878

Unloading our prototype tractor off of the 747 for the Kansas City Farm Show.


Mayor Battle's Book Club 2013

Published: March 21, 2013
Length: 58:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: huntsvillecity

March 15, 2013 (Huntsville, AL) -- Mayor Tommy Battle is a big fan of "Green Eggs & Ham," the best-selling children's story that could be considered the quintessential guide in the power of...


Pack 211 Huntsville Trip

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 05:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Keith Edwards

Pack 211 trip to Huntsville AL. We visited the NASA Space and rocket Center, Sci-Quest, and did some great camping at Monte Sano State Park.


RCSP Lunar Terrain Test Lab Build

Published: January 30, 2012
Length: 25:19 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: RCSpacePioneers

Learn more at http://www.rocketcityspacepioneers.com Rocket City Space Pioneers moonscape build sequence by the students at Huntsville Center for Technology.


Scarecrow Trail - Huntsville Botanical Garden

Published: January 04, 2011
Length: 43:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GetRealTyV

The Fall Festival and Scarecrow Trail is a little different this year with a few special twists and surprises! The biggest difference is that the Scarecrow Trail has gone Hollywood. This means...


Deborah Barnhart Opening Remarks - 2011 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony

Published: July 26, 2011
Length: 47:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hab1.com

Space Camp CEO Dr. Deborah Barnhart makes her opening remarks at the 2011 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony. 2011 marked her first International Space Camp as CEO of the U.S. ...


NS / UP Empty Robert W. Scherer Coal Train Westbound at Fat Harry's on an Overcast Day

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 58:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

An empty coal train passes the Fat Harry's signal in Huntsville, Alabama at the south edge of the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus, just east of Elko siding. It's a cold, overcast...


UAH - F01 - 2013-04-16

Published: April 17, 2013
Length: 41:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 737tacoma

Nice flight around the south end of the UAH campus.


Huntsville, AL Fireball, March 15, 2009

Published: March 16, 2009
Length: 27:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mcgrathimages

I witnessed this fireball from Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama at 8:31 PM CDT (0131 UTC) on Sunday, March 15, 2009. I work with Dr. Bill Cooke (Aerospace Engineer, Meteoroid Environment...


Rockets, Trains & Automobiles

Published: January 21, 2015
Length: 11:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

A westbound Norfolk Southern freight goes into Elko Siding. Elko is across I-565 from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the home of Space Camp. The tall rocket is a replica of a Saturn V,...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Redstone Arsenal

Redstone Arsenal (RSA) is a United States Army post and a census-designated place (CDP) adjacent to Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama, United States and is part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The Arsenal is a garrison for a number of tenants including the United States Army Materiel Command, Army's Aviation and Missile Command, the Missile Defense Agency of the Department of Defense, and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.

Located at 34.6842, -86.654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1941 establishments in Alabama, United States Army posts, United States Army training facilities, United States military research facilities, Military facilities in Alabama, Armories in Alabama, Populated places in Madison County, Alabama, Census-designated places in Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Landmarks in Alabama, Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Alabama, Buildings and structures in Madison County, Alabama, Military Superfund sites, Superfund sites in Alabama

Space Shuttle Pathfinder

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Pathfinder is a Space Shuttle test simulator made of steel and wood. Constructed by NASA in 1977 as an unnamed facilities test article, it was purchased in the early 1980s by a Japanese organization which had it refurbished, named it, and placed it on display in Tokyo. The mockup was later returned to the United States and placed on permanent display at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in May 1988.

Located at 34.7108, -86.6528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Space Shuttle orbiters, Buildings and structures in Huntsville, Alabama, Culture of Huntsville, Alabama, Space Shuttle tourist attractions, U.S. Space & Rocket Center

MPTA-ET

The Main Propulsion Test Article External Tank (MPTA-ET) was built by NASA to be used in conjunction with MPTA-098 for structural tests of the Space Shuttle Main Engines prior to construction of flyable craft.

Located at 34.7108, -86.6529 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Space Shuttle program

Huntsville Botanical Garden

The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a 112 acres (453,000 m²) botanical garden located at 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, Alabama, near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. It is open year-round for a fee. The garden is fifth on the list of Alabama's top paid tourist attractions, receiving 307,985 visitors in 2008.

Located at 34.707, -86.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Botanical gardens in Alabama, Landmarks in Alabama, Geography of Huntsville, Alabama, Protected areas of Madison County, Alabama, Visitor attractions in Huntsville, Alabama

Cummings Research Park

Cummings Research Park, located primarily in the city of Huntsville, Alabama is the second largest research park in the United States, and the fourth largest in the world. The Research Triangle Park in North Carolina is the only research park in the United States that is larger. Cummings Research Park is a member of the Association of University Research Parks. The University of Alabama in Huntsville serves as anchor tenant for the park.

Located at 34.7237, -86.6478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Economy of Alabama, Science parks in the United States, High-technology business districts, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Business parks of the United States, Geography of Huntsville, Alabama

Redstone Army Airfield

Redstone Army Airfield or Redstone AAF is a military airport located at Redstone Arsenal, six miles southwest of the city of Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama, USA. The Airfield was originally constructed for munitions testing through the 6th AAF Base Unit (Proving Ground Detachment). It is currently used to support the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, NASA, and the Flying Activity.

Located at 34.6786, -86.6847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
United States Army airfields, Airports in Alabama, Buildings and structures in Madison County, Alabama, Transportation in Madison County, Alabama

Redstone Arsenal cemeteries

The Redstone Arsenal cemeteries are a grouping of historic cemeteries on the Redstone Arsenal property in Madison County, Alabama, all administered by the United States Army. Prior to Army acquisition of the land in 1941 through 1942, the area was occupied by several loosely-knit rural communities which included at least 46 individual cemeteries.

Located at 34.6842, -86.654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military cemeteries in the United States, Cemeteries in Alabama, Protected areas of Madison County, Alabama

Nano and Micro Devices Center

The Nano and Micro Devices Center (NMDC) is a research center located at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The center forms the backbone of nanotechnology research in the university. It operates a level 4 clean room as well as several other lab facilities.

Located at 34.7228, -86.6386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Nanotechnology institutions, Buildings and structures in Huntsville, Alabama

capture of the webcam Sherwood Park: UAH NSSTC & Shelby Center Camera

Sherwood Park: UAH NSSTC & Shelby Center Camera, Sherwood Park (source)

capture of the webcam Terry Heights: Huntsville 4

Terry Heights: Huntsville 4, Terry Heights (source)

capture of the webcam Huntsville: WAFF 48's Saturn V Rocket Cam

Huntsville: WAFF 48's Saturn V Rocket Cam, Huntsville (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Redstone Arsenal CDP, Redstone Arsenal, ريدستون أرسنال, ردستون آرسنال، آلاباما, レッドストーン兵器廠, रेडस्टोन आर्सेनल, Редстоунский арсенал, Редстон Арсенал, Редстоун-Арсенал