Barrett Field Airport
Barrett Field Airport (FAA LID: OR24) is a private airport located on the northwest corner of Athena in Umatilla County, Oregon, USA.
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Owner | The King family | ||||||||||
| Location | Athena, Oregon | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,738 ft / 529 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 45°49′16.48″N 118°29′52.89″W | ||||||||||
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History
Barrett Field was established in 1943, after the initial World War II limits on private aviation were lifted. It was owned by the Barretts, a pioneering family in the area, with adjoining agricultural property. After the war, Barrett Field was frequently used as a "duster strip" by Marsh Aviation, an aerial applicator based in Walla Walla, Washington.
In 1975, the field was deeded by Areta Barrett to her great nephew, Henry Barrett Tillman. At that time, a permanent hangar was erected, as the Tillmans restored and flew vintage aircraft. Meanwhile, Barrett Field continued part-time operation for agricultural aviation.
The property was sold to the Sheldon King family c. 2002 and aviation use largely ended.
External links
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for OR24
- AirNav airport information for OR24
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- SkyVector aeronautical chart for OR24