It is accessible from US Route 101 and State Hwy 1. Testing and support is carried out for the Air Force , Navy , Army , the National Aeronautics and Space Administration , foreign governments, and private industry. To conduct this support, a 7,800 person workforce exists made up of scientists, engineers, and technicians. VAFB has terrain varying from sea level to mountaintops that provide an unobstructed line of sight and year round support. U.S. commercial customers will be charged direct costs and may be charged overhead costs, as determined by the commander or his designee.
Overhead costs are to be funded by the responsible defense agency.