The AFRL Maker Hub is a hands-on prototyping and fabrication space located at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. It is open to anyone with base access, with no membership fee required.
Whether you are solving a challenge for work, developing a prototype, learning a new skill, or working on a personal project, the Maker Hub provides the tools, training, and space to turn ideas into something real.
What you need to know:
Who can use it: Anyone with Kirtland AFB access
What you can work on: Both work-related and personal projects
Cost: None. Just plan to bring your own supplies.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM by reservation only. Closed from 11:00 AM to noon for lunch.
What’s available: A range of fabrication, prototyping, and creative tools and equipment.
Training: Equipment training is available to help users work safely and confidently
The Maker Hub is designed to make it easier to build, test, learn, and collaborate—whether the idea starts at your desk, in the lab, or at home.
what about training?
Training is required before using most equipment.
Equipment training must be completed in-person; requires from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the equipment.
To schedule a training or tour fill out the appropriate scheduling form by clicking one of the buttons below:
Location
AFRL NM Maker Hub
Building 467
2100 Maxwell St. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87116
makerhub@afrlnewmexico.com
faq
Who Can use the spaces?
Anybody with access to Kirtland Air Force Base can use the on-base location free of membership fees.
*Minors are welcome, but must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
How can i use the spaceS?
Kirtland AFB Location
- Visit the booking request buttons at the bottom of this page to schedule a training class. You can also email or simply walk in to the space to schedule a class or to prove proficiency for one of the tools.
- Just use the space! Even if you don't have a project, the space is a welcoming and open creative space during open hours. Once a member has been trained on a tool, the tool is open to use so long as it is not already in use or reserved.