Advanced Vertical Lift Center

Experience the future of flight at our Virginia-based Advanced Vertical Lift Center

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Come discover what's different

Bell developed early military rotorcraft solutions, broke the sound barrier with the Bell X-1 piloted by U.S. Air Force Captain Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager, and is the leading tiltrotor weapon system manufacturer and open system manager in the world.

Explore Bell’s Platform Solutions

Learn how Bell has evolved tilt rotor technology to provide overmatch vertical lift capabilities on the battlefield to the US and its allies.

Discover Bell’s innovative approach to solving warfighter and customer challenges with an array of manned and unmanned tilt rotor and rotorcraft solutions.

Discover Bell’s Leading Innovation

Discover how Bell is leading the way in its approach to design, manufacturing, sustainment, and a modular open systems approach to reduce costs and increase reliability. Explore how Bell’s solutions revolutionize the modern battlefield and provide greater flexibility to the commander.

Experience Vertical Lift on a Wing

Learn more about Bell’s teammates and our family of industrial base suppliers.

Fly in our in-house V-280 simulator and discover the efficiencies of flying on a fixed wing while maintaining the agility and versatility of a rotary wing.

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Visitor information

Located close to the Pentagon at:
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 1010, Arlington, Virginia 22202

Prior to arrival please ensure your visit sponsor has registered your visit in our visitor request system. You must have either a valid driver’s license (or state issued ID) or passport to enter the facility.

Visit Requests

+1 703 271-4900 Extension: 4902

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Safety Precautions

Safety is our top priority. Please review our safety measures prior to your arrival.

Please note: Protective eyewear and ear protection are REQUIRED in certain areas. Your host will advise you when to use the protection.

No Firearms

Firearms or weapons of any type are prohibited on our property.

No Photography

General photography is prohibited. However, if circumstances require specific photographs for business reasons, please engage your host (escort) for further guidance.

No Information Transfer

Requesting Bell personnel to download or copy any information onto any portable device such as a USB or flash drive is restricted. Use of such devices on Bell company computers is prohibited.