Eckert Field Airport

Eckert Field Airport is a general aviation airport located 1 mi Northeast of Strathmore, California .

Eckert Field Airport

Trauger Air Force Auxiliary Field
2006 USGS airphoto
Summary
ServesStrathmore, California
Coordinates36°09′44″N 119°03′02″W
Map
1Q1
Location of Eckert Field Airport
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
13/31 2,000 610 Asphalt

History

During World War II, the airport was designated as Trauger Auxiliary Field (A-5)). It was used by the United States Army Air Forces as an auxiliary training airfield for the flying school at Rankin Field, California.

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References

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