CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search 45th Weather Squadron 45th Weather Squadron Patch Active 1991--present Country United States Branch Air Force ( Weather Agency ) Type Squadron Role Weather surveillance Part of 45th Space Wing Garrison/HQ Patrick Air Force Base , Florida 45th Weather Squadron (45 WS), 45th Operations Group (45 OG), 45th Space Wing , at Patrick Air Force Base , Florida performs weather assessments for air and space operations; specifically, weather observations, forecasts, advisories, and warnings. It specialized in the weather assessments for the Space Shuttle launches at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station . [1] [2] The 45 WS provides comprehensive weather data and specialized services for USAF and NASA personnel, such as for flight safety, ...