About Edwards AFB CDP, California
Edwards AFB is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 3,145 at the 2010 census, up from 2,282 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Edwards Air Force Base CDP.
The community was named for General Chuck Yeager, who was the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound.
Edwards AFB is home to the Air Force Test Center, which is responsible for testing and evaluating all new aircraft and weapons systems for the Air Force. The Test Center also conducts research on aerospace technology and operations.
The community is located in the Mojave Desert, at an elevation of 2,500 feet (760 meters).