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Adamson Landing Field

Coordinates: 36°15′23″N 117°59′52″W / 36.25639°N 117.99778°W / 36.25639; -117.99778
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Adamson Landing Field
2006 USGS airphoto
Summary
ServesOlancha, California
Coordinates36°15′23″N 117°59′52″W / 36.25639°N 117.99778°W / 36.25639; -117.99778
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Adamson Landing Field is located in California
Adamson Landing Field
Adamson Landing Field
Location of Adamson Landing Field
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
00/18 2,700 823 Turf
09/27 1,000 305 Turf

Adamson Landing Field is a closed airport located 1.8 mi south-southeast of Olancha, California.

History

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During World War II, the airport was used by the United States Army Air Forces as an auxiliary training airfield for the flying school at Lone Pine Airport, California.

The facility closed sometime after the war. The remains of the runways and ground facilities can be seen in aerial imagery.

See also

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency