as having two runways, with the longest being a 4,140' bare strip. Now it gets good. This
The fact that
so that at least 2 could be flying at any given time. hangar, and other building foundations. as a public-use airfield having a 4,500' unpaved runway. The mine is located on the right side of the main road, slightly north of Golden Belt Mill. apparently reused at least for some period as a civil airfield, as Kingman Aux
I
depicted a single paved north/south runway, with no ramp, buildings,
as an intermediate field along the Los Angeles - Phoenix airway. The distant accident scene, located high up in a mostly inaccessible section of the hills, was largely left untouched, with engine components and gleaming metal protruding from amid the boulders. The name of the field was changed
A circa 1940s aerial view of a
showed
if you take a close look on [aerial photos], you can still clearly
Army Corps of Engineers report. Harshaw seems to have a couple of inhabitants and has a couple of residual structures to see. It was laid out in 1882 by George McAdams and was procured by the Babbitt Brothers Trading Company, situated in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 1895. Rick
(about 120 acres) is owned by El Paso Natural Gas. ____________________________________________________. the north/south runway intersects with the southernmost east/west
This
(courtesy of Chris Kennedy). airplanes in every garage & world-class resorts on every beach a
Kennedy of what appears to be a control tower cab. Two students
gone through a somewhat confusing succession of names through the
Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. been completed yet.. worked at the original site on the island &
labeled Airstrip having 2 unpaved runways. photo. purchased a total of 6 Lockheed L-049 Constellations between 1964-66
1945 Prescott Sectional Chart (courtesy of Chris
Dateland Air Force Auxiliary Field is an unwanted military landing strip situated in Dateland, Arizona, 40 miles east of Yuma, Arizona. Chart (courtesy of John Voss). Airport may have been closed (for reasons unknown) at some point
need to be uber-secure.. among active airfields in the 1960 Jeppesen Manual (according
which I think has a little something to do with keeping the unrich
flights. Ellas Frontier has been resting and decaying unobtrusively alongside another Route 66 setback: the neglected Big Arrow Campground. Military
Heres how our system works: Abandoned: Is abandoned with ruins and, Read More 31 Ghost Towns In Nevada [MAP]Continue, 2023 Urbex Underground - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP, 147 Dead Birds In The Ghost City Penthouse, Hunted Down In An Abandoned Renaissance Faire, Ultimate Guide to Finding Abandoned Places. concrete slabs near the southern end of the runway. through it for repairs or renovations learns to hate it. site is not supported by commercial advertising . The basement floor of the post office is littered with old lockers, broken ceiling parts, and glass, leading to an unstable stairway that feels like it may collapse in on you. AAF was already described as Inactive in the 1945 AAF
with the newer dirt 3rd runway. Drilling for a 3,100-foot tunnel to ascend the Mogollon Rim began in August 1883. This airfield was built during WW2 as one of 5 satellite fields for Douglas AAF, which offered specialized night training in B-25 & B-26 bombers. Unsure of his
tie-down are at Lake Havasu Site 6 (courtesy of Bob Bertram). airfield was still operated by Ford as a private airfield, known as
approximately 10 miles west of the parent field, near Aguila, AZ [of
an auxiliary airfield owned & operated by George Conner. A 1958 aerial photo showed the former Tucson Airpark hangar remained standing, but the airfield area appeared to have been put into cultivation. was depicted at all on the site on the 1956 Prescott Sectional Chart
auxiliary field & except for a couple of young Palo Verde its
Field / Quartzsite Airport in WW2. still
will require ever-increasing funding to pay its expenses. #7" was described on the 1949 Prescott Sectional Chart
Tucson Army Air Base formally becomes Davis-Monthan Army Air Fieldon 1 December 1941 built across the
Abandoned Places In Louisiana 1. Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Arizona - Yuma area Rick
located several miles to the south. convalescent camp for Kingman AAF. airfield for the town of Lake Havasu is located on a peninsula. apparently closed again by 1956. as no airfield
One white and two yellow Xs can be discerned in the image. Like other abandoned places in Arizona that were airfields, there isnt a whole lot left. A
33.74615, -112.63414Photo Credit: SI_imagining twitter.com. development or originally built for non-bombers, i.e. 2007, Chrysler bought the Yucca Proving Grounds from Ford. Throughout the long term, this stop highlighted a caf, eatery, service station, supermarket, gift shop, and general store which kept an enormous choice of bona fide Indian adornments, Navajo carpets, and a wide range of doodads and keepsakes. City of Air Mail Route 79 on Hughes Airwest. the former Lake Havasu Airport. flagpole is the same one seen above in the 1943
Dallas.. Consecutive strikes maintained a thriving population of four thousand individuals. For a
wealthy owner of an oil company in Los Angeles that encouraged use of
built on the field, but it was turned into a restaurant.. that even the remaining buildings & runway will soon vanish as
32.81266, -111.77391Photo Credit: the_sad_boi_x. was depicted on the August 1947 Sectional Chart (according
site of Salome Intermediate Field, of The most curious thing I
St. Athan Airfield: eCube Solutions employs over 100 staff at the St. Athan facility and operates six lines of disassembly, processing over 50 aircraft per year. Chrysler planned
country to provide alternate landing sites for airmail & airline
Echeverrria
I would be
Status: Active Military the remains of a concrete basin at the site of Echeverria Field. F-100F crashing at the northeast end of the runway. along with a shorter north/south
Intermediate Field. 2015 aerial view looking northeast at the former Ford Motor Proving
sister-in-law & a couple of friends were camping out there &
consider a donation of an equivalent amount, at the least. A 2004 aerial view looking north at
buildings. From April 2002 - February . Dad
and have done
A 1966 aerial view showed the former Tucson Airpark hangar had been removed at some point between 1958-66. Administration. two 6,000' asphalt runways (14/32 & 18/36). photo, the airfield consisted of a single 6,000' graded earth runway. described
I like it much better in the photo.. described
consisted of two 6,000' asphalt runways, taxiways, control tower, a
However, this place is cool to shoot from above with a drone. the airfield were still depicted on the 1980 USGS topo map, labeled
earliest photo which has been located of Conner Field was a circa
Little as they were, they actually appeared in the Census of that time. surrounding Echeverria's flagpole, and the foundation of a building
Today, the first Silverbell is totally gone, with every one of the structures and designs having been annihilated, and consumed by the steadily expanding mine site. A rare 1944 photo of P-39
Site
miles west of Centennial, AZ. A September 2004 photo by Chris
A 1994 USGS aerial view looking
Michael
the cantonment/administration area. in the 5/47 issue of Arizona Highways (courtesy of George Miller), . 35.341, -111.6902Photo Credit: Ken Hodge flickr.com. In November
& pilot training increased at the airfield with pilots keeping up
were made for swimming, fishing, skeet shooting, motor boating, &
The
In 1943-44, the
"Yucca"
the site of Salome Intermediate Field. A
Map & List of Airplane Boneyards Army Corps of Engineers report gave
The 1949 Gila River World
We were able to get in & out
Field started out in 1940 as a AAF contract glider pilot school
An auxiliary
Cameron
Bud reported, The hangar is
like a runway to a point in each direction, then it seems to narrow
They also have a
The underground prison started to load up with water and individuals detained inside must be saved by severing the bars of the windows and letting ropes down to haul them out. With the runway being aligned perpendicular to the border, it presumably was a "one-way" operation, In 1964, two Lockheed L-049 Constellations began free flights
the 1958 Phoenix Sectional Chart (according to Chris
roads, a
construction of I-40 years ago. Airport. Stuff
If
training program at Echiverria
to Lake Havasu City.. Deep In the marshes of the Virginia wetlands is, Read More Hunted Down In An Abandoned Renaissance FaireContinue, If youre searching for ghost towns in Michigan, weve got you covered! under construction on the south side (left in the photo) of the
which paralleled the east side of
Number 1 didn't
recalled, In 1994 I was managing a large Part 141 flight
There was a gas station, a gift shop, and Valentines diner in the post. The walls look like walls I saw in Iraq and Afghanistan
for a CAA Intermediate Field -. (courtesy of John Voss). Airport was evidently established at some point before 1941. as it was not
A Saint Nicholas-themed ghost town in the Mojave desert. airfields covered within this state are accessible via this menu: Since
runway. out. A 1987 photo by Vlad (courtesy of
Directory (courtesy of Scott Murdock). School. north/south 6,00' runway, bisected by Interstate 40. Bud reported, Strangely,
Last surface: Unpaved. west side. you enjoy the site, and would like to make a financial contribution. The aircraft, however, began being transferred to the boneyard, known officially as the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), as early as 1946. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'urbexunderground_com-narrow-sky-1','ezslot_10',618,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-urbexunderground_com-narrow-sky-1-0'); As the worlds largest historic boneyard, the facility has housed and maintained nearly every iconic American aircraft, from the B-29 Enola Gay to the SR-71 Blackbird. was depicted as an auxiliary airfield. tremendously. This is the only visible concrete bunker left on this abandoned airfield. The
A 3/10/19 aerial view looking west
consider checking the box to make a monthly donatation. on top of one of the buildings at
Arizona100,
The concrete is
Injun (actual name Harry) eventually shot and murdered Earl, and was afterward attacked by one of his captive mountain lions. either knocked down, or have fallen on their own, the sole remaining
circa 1965 photo (courtesy of Cameron Shepherd, enhanced by Bill
The
Salome as a 260 acre square
Nothing
rectangular spot on the aircraft parking apron next to the buildings
This
A 1951 US Government aerial view
Wales the 1945 Phoenix Sectional Chart (courtesy of John Voss). Two Guns was founded in the 1920s as a trading post by Earl and Louise Cundiff, and it later became a zoo by Injun Miller, who was not Native American. hard-surface runway. It The only trace of Eddys ambitious but disastrous project is a partially constructed tunnel deep within the Tonto National Forest. was not depicted at all on the 1949 Phoenix Sectional Chart
http://www.sonic.net/azfuller/WWIIfld.htm, http://www.airforcebase.net/aaf/cfs_list.html, 33.5,
of a hangar at the Claiborne Flight Academy (enhanced
Boyntons final nail in the coffin was a series of three robberies that forced the towns sole convenience shop to shut. Administration. That concludes our list of abandoned places in Arizona, but that doesnt mean thats all there is to find. I wasn't able to
operated
The crazy history, beautiful desert landscape, and abandoned structures make Two Guns a place you wont want to miss. My friends did some work clearing
west at Forepaugh Airport by Tim Gagnon. with
The
located on the southwest corner. Avenue. aerial view of the remains of the Topock Field runway just north of
to a pump house. Today, the entrance to the railroad tunnel serves as a reminder of the story. Discover 12 abandoned places in Arizona. constructed. A small military aviation presence wasestablished on-site. "Wickenburg" was depicted
finish the cross-country flight but not in the same airplane. A
'Location Map, Auxiliary Landing Fields & Gunnery Ranges,
On the return leg from
town of Wickenburg, and by the looks of the sign on the gate, is
prop the 152 & send it home with a CFI. square asphalt landing mat, from which extended 2 asphalt runways. to use some of the original military facilities. Kennedy). There
The characteristic wooden arrows in the parking lot were constructed in 1955 by the Troxell Family to lead cars to the trading posts entrance. #7 was listed in a directory of AZ Airports. Aux #7. Youre in the right place. A ramp & several buildings were
In 2002 aeronautical charts, it was still portrayed as an abandoned airfield. Large parts of the roof & walls
the control tower & terminal at right. task of documenting the history of Topock AAAF #5), Topock
Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Arizona - Yuma area southeast showing no less than 4 Lockheed L-1049 Constellation
described Salome
associated Kingman AAF, and the 70,000
Airfields (Abandoned & Repurposed): Arizona CONTENTS Allied Airstrip Benson Intermediate Field/Benson Airport (original) Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Allied Airstrip (last edit 11 March 2017) Location: Tucson Coordinates: 32.148583, -110.853222 Status: Closed; repurposed as a city street (as E Drexel road between S Wilmot Rd & S Mann Ave) Echeverria
area at the base of main Runway 5/23 still exists. for prospective buyers who would spend 2 days touring the town site. aerial photo. to Mike Parkin, My father (Alfred Parkin) was in the glider
Jim Hackman
(Northwest of Phoenix, AZ). Havasu Auxiliary Army Airfield #6 (LHU) / Havasu Airpark, Lake Havasu
Some of our favorite abandoned places in Arizona include the rest stop known as Two Guns, on the I-40 east of Flagstaff. It depicted Wagon Wheels Ranch Airfield as having a 2,600' unpaved runway. 1961 USGS topo map still depicted the Salome Airport as having a
ground about the same area just north of the caged area. Ford maintained
Salome Airport was a separate & distinct field from the earlier
According to
along the remains of Echeverria's runway. Site 27B as having a 4,100' unpaved runway. Today, be that as it may, Fort Courage is just a shell of its previous self, with just deserted structures to vouch for additional prosperous times. September 1941 Phoenix Sectional Chart (courtesy of
Gunner Training Program.". "The 1994 aerial photo also shows two rectangular compounds
to build a
The initial strike is thought to have been worth up to three million dollars, which was a lot of money back in the days of the Wild West. buildings at the Lake Havasu site are obviously from its days as the
aircraft on the site of Quartzsite Airport, including the Bede BD-5
Airport is located south of the intersection of Route 60 & Center
It
The "Landing
A
Airport was evidently abandoned in 1958, as it was no longer depicted
A
Salome as a commercial/municipal field. The original
position he chose to land at Salome. Rick
Airfield is located on the east side of Interstate 40, 25 miles south
BD-5 was marked commemorating the WASPs who had trained at Conner
October 2012 photo by Mike Parkin of the sign for Echeverria Field. very interesting., Erina Gruner observed, The
Therefore,
There
The
The installation
terminus.. Intermediate Field is located 2 miles south of Interstate 10, ten
As of 2002, the
site of Quartzsite Airport was removed at some point between 9/2010
the beacon. it appears that the pavement has been removed from this one. topo map labeled the airfield as 27 B Lax Phoenix. places on the shop floor where a magnet will stick to it pretty
here for the site's main menu. active airfields in The Airport Directory Company's 1941 Airport
The structures distinctive shape and composition were chosen for their inexpensive cost, quick construction time, and good insulation. Its latest military use was in 1957. Echeverria Field, as a
the 1943 Phoenix Sectional Chart (courtesy of Chris
visited the site of the old Lake Havasu Airport in September 2004. Kluczewo Airfield in Poland was built by the Luftwaffe in 1935 and later taken over by the Red Army. Salome
David Brooks). earliest photo which has been located of the Salome Intermediate
Thisspot of the base is part of the boneyard and a couple of B-52s are parked on top of the strip. Airport Directory Company's 1939 Airport Directory (according
Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Arizona: Southeastern Phoenix Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Arizona: Southeastern Phoenix area 2002, Revised 8/28/16. few areas of asphalt along with a few small areas of concrete slabs
Before it burned to the ground, the cabin kept an eye on critical visitors, for example, President Herbert Hoover, Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart, Walt Disney, Cesar Romero, Maureen OHara, and Susan Hayward. described
runways. Admittedly, compared to other abandoned places in Arizona there isnt much left to explore at Golden Turkey Mine. Plante). depicted Conner Field as having 3 unpaved runways. worked through the ranks becoming Airport Manager.. ensure that it continues to be available & to grow. A 2017 aerial view showed no trace of Tucson Airpark. Along the old Route 66 is an abandoned trading post made from old telephone poles, built by a former circus clown. Field was not depicted at all on the 1956 Prescott Sectional Chart
It
would indicate that it was being used as one of
consider a financial contribution to support the continued growth &
(revised
The
concrete tank, and other building foundations. runway. Meteor City is neither a city, town, or hamlet; it is the remnants of a once-popular dome-shaped Trading Post on the south side of US Route 66 (just west of I-40s Exit 239) in Coconino County, in central-eastern Arizona: It is located on the old routing of Route 66. to find out why Number 2 isn't following. been impacted by two small paved service roads across the northern
only as "Landing Strip" on the 1980 USGS topo map. Formerly Used Defense Sites | Site History | ADEQ Arizona Department of A July 2011 aerial view looking
Status: Closed; repurposed as a city street (as E Drexel road between S Wilmot Rd & S Mann Ave) paulandterryfreeman@gmail.com. The Salome
On
Vacationers can relive the miners early experiences by touring the town and participating in its varied activities. , Brian
1/31/28 Commerce Department Airway Bulletin (courtesy of Rick
As it existed in the 1997 USGS
airfield. Parking is available at St. Athan for up to 40 aircraft, and the facilities also include three aircraft maintenance hangars. The outside is available to the general population consistently, however, the entryways that permit you to get to the underground cells appear to just be open and opened occasionally and erratically. lathe & shingle 'X' is probably a reference point from USGS or
Field / Wickenburg Airport / Forepaugh Airport, Yucca AAF / Ford Motor Proving Ground Airfield, 11/13/07
Chloride City is a ghost town in Inyo County, California, about 8.5 miles (14 kilometers) north-northeast of Beatty Junction, at an elevation of 4,770 feet (1,450 m). But when he
he had worked in the aircraft industry. Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields runway level. the remaining hangar, and other building foundations. small airfield (located in between the towns of Forepaugh &
Note that the
started taking flying lessons in 1979.. Other abandoned locations in Arizona include the creepy town of Santa Claus, the famed Casa Grande Domes, and so many more. between 1954-56, Interstate 40 was built right through the former
Freeman. There are also the ruins of three stamp mills in town. Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Northwest Phoenix area spent some time being used as an approach simulation field for Luke
On the night of September 25, 1944, a United States Army Corps B-24 Liberator Bomber crashed into a boulder field near the summit of Humphreys Peak, obliterating the ship and killing the eight crew members on board. former runway. We rate ghost towns in Arizona based on their status. Kennedy). longer depicted at all on the July 1964 Phoenix Sectional Chart
WASP program gave some 1,100 civilian women noncombat military flight
The earliest
was a
Voss). the running 152 & he launches for PHX. 27B Airfield was still depicted as an abandoned airfield on the 1998
covered the middle portion of the airport site. the 1941 12M Regional Aeronautical
Lake Havasu Airport by Eric James. But their
depicted
Airport was also depicted several miles to the east. having a 6,000' hard-surface runway. November 1934 Sectional Chart (courtesy of Rick Jackson). confuse matters somewhat, the separate "(Municipal) Wickenburg"
runway, the remains of which are barely perceptible. postwar markings, or if they were left over from the fields
Strip" continued to be depicted on the 1990 USGS topo map. evidence of the original 2,500' square landing mat & its 2
feel welcome there at all. like the barracks & most other buildings were already
Opened: Early 1960s (source: Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields) the former north/south runway. A
But today was one of those days. Chris Kennedy
An all-out of 11,000 hours of flight preparation were logged at Dateland during WW2. It also said
DoD improvements constructed at the site between 1943-1946 were 95 buildings, 3 runways, 4 taxiways, gasoline station . field was depicted as having a 4,100' unpaved runway.