Innovation in Aerospace, Defense, and Cyber Security

AZLabs^® is a security-in-depth campus designed to host companies in need of offices and industrial laboratories that are ideally suited for R&D, engineering, simulation, computing, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and other sensitive projects.

AZLabs maintains DoD security accreditations to support a broad range of proprietary projects including experiments, prototype evaluations, and distributed test and training with access to a highly skilled, tech-centric workforce.

AZLabs is an exceptionally capable, and reconfigurable laboratory facility designed to support up to 250 researchers and engineers. Short- or long-term lease options are available and scalable to specific project needs.

CAMPUS FEATURES

• 6.5-acre secure campus with five buildings offering more than 85,000 square feet of leasable industrial, lab, and office space
• Security-in-depth campus with controlled access
• On site cleared guard force
• Access to robust fiber infrastructure
• Access to ASU talent pipeline through ASURE partnership
• Office and laboratory furnishings provided as available
• Dedicated on-site facilities technician
• Housekeeping, grounds keeping, utilities, and maintenance included
• Loading dock availability

CLOSED AREA FEATURES

• 13,600 square feet of specialized spaces including industrial and raised floor spaces
• Engineered to U.S. Government security standards
• 35-foot ceiling 7,200-square-foot-high bay with a two-ton overhead gantry lift for large equipment
• Flexible floor plans, multiple size suites, configurable for user needs
• Competitive rental rates for closed space

LOCATION

AZLabs lies adjacent to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona State University Polytechnic campus, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Mesa. This strategic location offers tenants proximity to existing restricted airspace and military operations areas (MOAs), via three 10,000-foot runways, taxiways, aircraft parking, as well as access to fuel for U.S. Government and military patrons.

HISTORY

Mesa has a long and proud history in aviation and aerospace. With nearly perfect flying weather all year, Mesa is home to two airports that were instrumental in the training of military pilots.

In 1941, Williams Air Force Base was built to serve as the Army Air Corps West Coast Training Center where thousands of pilots were trained for battle in World War II.

Later the Base served as the home of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). In 1993, the entire Base - except for AFRL- was closed as part of a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). In 1994, the former Base reopened as a commercial airport and is now named Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. 

In 2011, the City of Mesa leased the AFRL from the USAF and it became Arizona Laboratories for Security & Defense Research (AZLabs). In 2014, the City assumed full ownership of the property and buildings and continues to operate it today.

Since the City's purchase, we strive to enhance AZLabs' capabilities and features to improve the site for innovative research and development to occur.

MANAGEMENT

AZLabs is owned and managed by the City of Mesa.

 

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