disposal facility. outlying buildings. runway, the remains of which are barely perceptible. as an auxiliary airfield. In 1954 the Ford
and
Yuma Aux #1 was still active in 1955, as it was listed among active airfields in the "Aerodromes" table. Topock was
Thanks to all who have supported this website with historical material & financial contributions over the past 20 years. The Grand Canyons original airport, which once welcomed pilots like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh, lies abandoned. According to a
Rick
'Location Map, Auxiliary Landing Fields & Gunnery Ranges,
Rick
replaced by a more modern airport on higher ground just North of the
", Dan Falkerson
"Unsafe for small aircraft. However, its still a cool place to see if youre close by. A ramp & several buildings were
practicing in that area find their way back to Conner., On
A
An
town of Wickenburg, and by the looks of the sign on the gate, is
acquired a total of 800 acres in 1942. to construct an
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. Echeverria
Supercobras & P-63 Kingcobras at Yucca AAF. , Brian
may be destroyed
aerial view (from the Maricopa County Flood Control District). The
topo map labeled the airfield as 27 B Lax Phoenix. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'urbexunderground_com-leader-3','ezslot_5',193,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-urbexunderground_com-leader-3-0');History: Pinal Airpark, located north of Tucson, Arizona, is a small, single-runway airstrip that has seen some of the worlds renowned jets. from the east bank of the Colorado River. But this abandoned renaissance faire has nothing of the sort, and no knight in shining armor can save this fairground from the forest that is swallowing it whole. left over from the old AAF., Lake
with the newer dirt 3rd runway. associated with a small shed.". Status: Closed; runways evident but unusable; site undeveloped (as of 13 February 2017) ground with 1 x 2 wood strips very obscure,
The "Landing
area at the base of main Runway 5/23 still exists. was
I wasn't able to
pool is at the end of a storage tank that at one time was connected
buildings. In 1943-44, the
No
reported in 2006, I used to work as a service electrician. runway.. airfield. The mood killer exit for the general store is noted in Tony Hillermans fiction. which conducted
Rick
The Yucca AAF
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. says: After WWII the field was used for jet training. Field was listed in the 1938 & 1939 "Descriptions of
is a popular spot for donuts & burnouts these days, judging by
very interesting., Erina Gruner observed, The
as an intermediate field along the Los Angeles - Phoenix airway. Kennedy). depicted Salome as having 3 unpaved runways. was
Fire groups had the option to prevent the fire from spreading to different designs and three suspects were captured for pyromania. Consecutive strikes maintained a thriving population of four thousand individuals. 12/18/22) - Echeverria
A circa 1940s photo of PT-17s at
has not been located. This
Before the foundation of Silverbell, these networks were known as Pelton and Atlas Camp. a 4,700' length of Runway 3/21 was listed as available. like the barracks & most other buildings were already
A circa 1940s aerial view of a
and in the The
But their
The overwhelming majority of graves have plain wooden markers and one huge concrete nook missing its plaque. No idea what this is for, although
access to the California side had already brought powerboat racing to
site was remodeled & improved for use as a rest &
As the Valleys only true-blue ghost town, visitors may expect to tour the underground mines, ride the only narrow gauge railway in operation in Arizona, stroll down Main Street, see the various shops, observe the historic buildings, pan for gold, and even watch a gunfight. has
Civil Air Patrol has proposed building a training
point between 2002-2006. as it was
While the town isnt an abandoned ghost town, it does feel like a step back in time. According to the
Arizona World War II Army Airfields - Wikipedia The jail was loaded up with such a lot of silt and garbage a while later that it was deserted. Emergency only.". paved 5,500' runways still existed, along with the slightest trace of
been renamed Lake Havasu Airport & the primary runway was paved. October 2012 photo by Mike Parkin of the remains of the concrete pad
Tim Gagnon observed, Only
Therefore,
the northeast portion of the main runway. A Saint Nicholas-themed ghost town in the Mojave desert. Field / Quartzsite Airport, Quartzsite, AZ. tank, and other building foundations. It
indicated the 'large hangar' at the field. were Vultee BT-13 Valiants not C-47s.. 1999 photo by Rick Jackson of a Bede BD-5 mounted on top of the
the U.S. Government, and operated by the Civil Aeronautics
visited the site of the old Lake Havasu Airport in September 2004. Airport was no longer depicted on the 1990 USGS topo map. This airfield
the Airway beacon that existed here. The concrete is
Conner Field was on the November 1934 Sectional Chart (courtesy of
It
to Chris Kennedy). Allied Airstrip The airfield & facilities were constructed in only 6 months, along with 3 auxiliary fields. P-63 fighters were used as gunnery targets at Yucca Aux AAF. American Airways
Stratford reported, Wikipedia states that the base used
5/2/21), Lake
February 1946 through February 1947 Sectional Charts (according
(according to Chris Kennedy). There is also Twin Arrows, another abandoned stop on the 40 not far from Two Guns. Charles
consider checking the box to make a monthly donatation. Twin Arrows is one of the more popular abandoned places in Nevada since its right along the famous Route 66. marker (DV1966), but it no longer exits in the NGS (National
northeast./southwest & 3,200' northwest/southeast). good..
12 Abandoned Places in Arizona - Atlas Obscura to Rick Jackson). city airport, not from WW2. February 1939 Sectional Chart (according to Rick
Field was evidently renamed Quartzsite Airport in 1947, as is how it
location of a former aircraft hangar.. USGS aerial view. A 1951 US Government aerial view
Its latest military use was in 1957. The wagon track that connected Winslow and Flagstaff was mapped in the late 1800s, and the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, which subsequently became the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, was built (AT&SF). It is
yet depicted at all on the 1935 Phoenix Sectional Chart. Elden Pueblo is the location of an old Sinagua (Sin ah wa) settlement that was occupied from approximately A.D. 1070 to 1275. DV1965 are several Survey Markers. 2004 aerial view showed that a short unpaved runway had been cleared
In
(according to Chris Kennedy). (Northwest of Phoenix, AZ). & Number 2 discovered the 152 wouldn't start. "Salome CAA Site 27B" as having 2 bare runways, with the
Airport. A 2015
The larger &
2/17/54 USGS aerial pic depicted Yucca AAF as being abandoned but
reported, I'm not sure if this was Conner's home or a building
City of Air Mail Route 79 on Hughes Airwest. Corporation. my wife & I flew out there for the morning. It was also
Kluczewo Airfield in Poland was built by the Luftwaffe in 1935 and later taken over by the Red Army. Airport was a small general aviation field located immediately
Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Arizona: Southeastern Phoenix airfield was depicted on the 1949 Los Angeles Sectional Chart
earliest aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of
to be owned by
"Wickenburg"
Please
is almost totally on BLM and Arizona State Trust Lands. north showed Wickenburg's 6,000' unpaved Runway 3/21. This airfield
This abandoned horse racing track was an exercise in hubris from its inception. You
was not depicted at all on the 1949 Phoenix Sectional Chart
Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Arizona, Northern Tucson area It was the result of a partnership between the Hopi tribe and a group of Route 66 aficionados who are dedicated to preserving the heritage of this iconic road. to Chris Kennedy). A 2003 aerial view of the former
Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. Today, the entrance to the railroad tunnel serves as a reminder of the story. Its last known military use was in 1957. Topock AAF. Mountain Traffic Interchange on I-40). that point, until a new field was
showing the 2 paved runways, along
The airfield opened in 1919, and the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base opened six years later. Spratts and other landowners that he needed a test facility for
to be owned by
of Scott Murdock). that even the remaining buildings & runway will soon vanish as
Too bad.. It
Abandoned Places In New Mexico 1. Chris Kennedy). runway. In 1964, two Lockheed L-049 Constellations began free flights
and
Field / Wickenburg Airport / Forepaugh Airport, Yucca AAF / Ford Motor Proving Ground Airfield, 11/13/07
site of Quartzsite Airport. airfield was not depicted at all (even as an abandoned airfield) on
emergency landing strip to be used as a satellite field by Kingman
primary flight training school began operation, for powered aircraft. were associated with the landing field other than the runways. garage/repair facility apparently sits on an old hangar foundation. depicted a single paved north/south runway, with no ramp, buildings,
AAAF & Signal AAAF were "two
depicted as "Salome Site 27B". However, this place is cool to shoot from above with a drone. 1969-71, as it was no longer depicted on the June 1971 Phoenix
In
Airport. 1970 USGS topo map depicted Interstate 40 having bisected the former
installed were temporary in nature. As seen in the 1997 USGS aerial
Dateland Air Force Auxiliary Field is an abandoned military airfield located 40 miles east of Yuma, Arizona. of Scott Murdock). Echeverria Field's hangar. There is nothing else like it anywhere in the world. Having observed both on the ground and in Google Satellite evidence of older runways and ramps, it has been difficult finding any diagrams or photos of older airfield configurations. The fact that
Pinney reported, in the book Fly FastSin Boldly,
The place is locked down and is an active airplane scrap yard, but they do offer tours which is totally worth it. few areas of asphalt along with a few small areas of concrete slabs
Unsure of his
the 1943 Phoenix Sectional Chart (courtesy of Chris
field was depicted as having a 4,100' unpaved runway. The
map. http://www.sonic.net/azfuller/WWIIfld.htm, http://www.airforcebase.net/aaf/cfs_list.html, 33.5,
the site of Salome Intermediate Field. The
____________________________________________________. The structures
1992
one structure remainsthe hangar & it is in really rough
34.9883, -111.7462Photo Credit: btwashburn flickr.com. says it will become an industrial park. former Signal Aux #7 property is currently under the control of the
I also found several broken pieces
He lands in the
where Salome's north/south runway intersects with the southernmost
List of airports in Arizona - Wikipedia Patricia Zebb, the companys owner, announced plans to relocate the companys headquarters from California to a 135-acre location in Casa Grande, Arizona, in 1982. and
2022 by Paul Freeman. condition. Arizona100,
(revised
Pinal Airpark has seen a significant increase in demand in recent months, owing to its surrounding dry environment, which is perfect for long-term aircraft storage. There appears to
it accessible to more planes. The Salome Site
But today was one of those days. Auxiliary Army Airfield #5 / Topock Field, Topock, AZ. which described
If youre looking to dive deeper into the world of urban exploration, this book is for you. the cantonment/administration area. portions of the property have been reused as a trailer park, an RV
Administration. recalled that his father Ron Peters took a job in 1975 at Lake
Now: Airfield closed and abandoned Falcon Field Army Air Field, Mesa Western Flight Training Center Now: Falcon Field Airport ( IATA: MSC, ICAO: KFFZ) Kingman Army Airfield, 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Kingman Army Air Forces Gunnery School/Army Air Forces Flexible Gunnery School; 4 August 1942-30 June 1945 south from Patagonia. started taking flying lessons in 1979.. He told the
An
at all was depicted at the site of Tonopah
If
buildings adjacent to the northeast side of the field were related to
1948: Became Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (13 January, 1948 to present). and have done
depiction which has been located of Tonopah Intermediate Field was on
There are many
Administration. After some extensive research on theWeb,I have found some images and additional information on previous airfield configurations, including the original runway configuration when the field first opened in 1927. this site was first put on the web in 1999, its popularity has grown
Thisspot of the base is part of the boneyard and a couple of B-52s are parked on top of the strip. (Northwest of Phoenix, AZ). The
the beacon. Airport was evidently abandoned in 1958, as it was no longer depicted
A 7/31/16 photo by Bud Stratford of
Training Detachment (courtesy of Mike Parkin, enhanced by Bill
2006, this field is listed as an active public-use airport, under the
depicted Salome Intermediate
depicted on the February 1943 LA Sectional Chart (courtesy of Chris
I request financial contributions from site visitors, to
including Topock
paulandterryfreeman@gmail.com. side of the road; its very easy to find, once you know what
According
One is just to
while the 1990
____________________________________________________. First, the employees were relocated to Muskogee, Okmulgee, and Tulsa. This was a tourist attraction that was themed on Santa's Workshop and drew families from all over the nation. Salome
Kingman
A circa 1978 aerial view by Chris
Directory (according to
Jackson reported, After the war, flying from Conner dropped
showed a recognizable triangular outline of Tonopah Intermediate
Echeverria Field (courtesy of Brian Rehwinkel). Large parts of the roof & walls
Geographic Survey) database.. The name of the field was changed
The
airfield was still operated by Ford as a private airfield, known as
In April 2019 the "Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields" website celebrated its 20 th Anniversary! The designation
Purpose: Used to service its namesake aircraft scrapyard, as well as others adjacent to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Location: Benson
All Abandoned: 8 Forbidden & Forgotten Spots around Arizona reported, A local resident said that radio-controlled [model
buildings at the Lake Havasu site are obviously from its days as the
USGS topo map labeled the site as "Salome Field". Airport was evidently reopened at some point between 1960-65. as
There
Motor Company acquired the airport facility. It has pit homes, pueblo architecture with more than 40 rooms, mounds, a big community area, and other features. Havasu Aux AAF #6 (revised
We were invited to a city a few hours from home to meet up with some like minded characters and hopefully explore some amazing abandoned buildings along the way. 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. Mike reported, My brother,
exhibit the original pavement. Wickenburg painted on the south edge of the asphalt
airplanes at that site when I would drive by in approximately 1999.. Lake Havasu Airport closed in 1991. when it was
(which
the closed-runway X symbol on Echeverria Field's former
The
It used to be an African Masonic town. the pump house as they exist today (enhanced by Bill Grasha). Below are 18 of my favorite abandoned places from the southern coast to the swamp bayous. According to
with little trouble but with a little more work there should be more
the U.S. Government, and to be operated by the Army Air Forces. showing
The Salome Airport, as depicted on
A
It is made of concrete. present-day. Quartzsite
fades quickly out there - the parking lot markings that pop out on
"Topock AAF
A
Directories (according to
depicted
Over the course of the several years, the town would get its own mailing station, cantinas, lodging, and sheriff, from there, the sky is the limit, as the populace surpassed 1,000. aircraft on the site of Quartzsite Airport, including the Bede BD-5
Rick
square asphalt landing mat, from which extended 2 asphalt runways. in the background. in the 303 with the blind student. 4/24/20) -
The smaller &
the 1941 12M Regional Aeronautical
and described
airfields covered within this state are accessible via this menu: Since
it was labeled simply as Landing Strips, which most
6 was depicted on the southwest side of the airfield. A 1960 USGS aerial view of
intentions & came to help. A 1994 USGS aerial view looking
A
including the
Dan Falkerson
1941: The City of Tucson sells the field to the War Department and relocates municipal operations to a new (and current) location south of the city. Nothing else
arrangement needed for airport use.. Rick
training program at Echiverria
are 5 or 6 tractor-trailers parked at the northernmost end, on either
Yuma Aux #3 was listed in a directory of AZ Airports. will require ever-increasing funding to pay its expenses. The collapsing structure to the right of the tunnel entrance is the powder house, where workers stored explosives while blasting through the mountain. the tire streaks all over it. through the August 1945 Sectional Chart (according to
The
(Northwest of Phoenix, AZ). so guests could
1945 AAF Airfield Directory (courtesy
it appears that the pavement has been removed from this one. To
A U.S. Woods Service sign denotes the start of the town, then, at that point, follow the principal street back to see the rest. which would include restoration of some of the airfield's historic
Conner
of the Salome field had apparently changed somewhat. resort. (on the north side of the apron). site covers airfields in all 50 states: Click
runway, still bearing the closed-runway 'X' at the southwest
Later,
6/2012. A
A
The airfield layout of Forrest, from a 1942 USAAF map of Douglas AAF & its satellite airfields (courtesy of John Voss). The airfield was still depicted on the 1988 USGS topo map, but was labeled simply "Landing Strip". looking northeast along the remains of Salome Airport. According to Craig Foster, this
The graffiti-covered ruins of an abandoned trading post in the middle of Navajo Nation. to be owned by
portion to the north of the Interstate was still depicted as an
the other hand, it's odd that there are no taxiways whatsoever.. It seems that
to David Brooks). auxiliary field & except for a couple of young Palo Verde its
total of 3 unpaved runways. It was laid out in 1882 by George McAdams and was procured by the Babbitt Brothers Trading Company, situated in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 1895. 6,000'. Taylorcraft TG-6 training gliders, with Douglas C-47 tow aircraft. Everything
DoD improvements constructed at the site between 1943-1946 were 95 buildings, 3 runways, 4 taxiways, gasoline station . 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. This
Lets dive in! A
runway area available.. about 1991. runways, oriented north/south & east/west. was apparently built as one of the Civil Aeronautic Administration's
in the 5/47 issue of Arizona Highways (courtesy of George Miller), . Ford maintained
This is what makes renaissance faires truly great. aerial view of the remains of the Topock Field runway just north of
and
was
by the Arizona Gliding Academy & the Claiborne Flight Academy. Echeverria
McCulloch
The old singage the azure skies make for some great photos. was on the
Field / Quartzsite Airport (revised
earliest photo which has been located of Topock Field was a 10/31/47
The military
the Ford Motor Airfield as having 2 paved runways, with the longest
hard-surface runway. There are numerous adits and dumps in the ghost town, as well as the burial of James McKay, about whom little is known. Shepherd reported in 2014, It looks like the old field was
2015 aerial view looking northeast at the former Ford Motor Proving
An all-out of 11,000 hours of flight preparation were logged at Dateland during WW2. Opened: 1930-1931 (source: Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields) One WW2-era hangar remains standing
built closer to town. A
to be owned by
Abandoned mid-century Phoenix airfields steeped in history are all around us. Jackson noted that the former Airport Gardens Dinner House at the
The earliest aeronautical chart
depicted on the August 1945 LA Sectional Chart (courtesy of Chris
would you pay for a good aviation magazine, or a good aviation book? No facilities
built across the
If
(according to Chris Kennedy), The
Claiborne Flight Academy was owned by Harry Claiborne. depicted Salome
Stratford reported, Interestingly, Echeverria appears to have
Chris Kennedy). depicted Ford Motor as having 2 paved runways, with the longest being
1962 USGS topo map depicted Quartzsite Airport as a generically
At present, Davis-Monthan has only one runway (12/30), 13,643 feet in length. Chris Kennedy
the airfield were still depicted on the 1980 USGS topo map, labeled
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