Franklin Field (California)

Franklin Field (FAA LID: F72), formerly Q53, is a public airport located four miles (6 km) southeast of the central business district (CBD) of Franklin in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is mostly used for general aviation. The airport was used for bomber training during World War II, and in 1947 it was acquired by the County of Sacramento.

Franklin Field

Franklin Air Force Auxiliary Field
2006 USGS airphoto
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorSacramento County
LocationFranklin, Sacramento County, California
Elevation AMSL21 ft / 6.4 m
Coordinates38°18′18″N 121°25′47″W
Map
F72
Location of Franklin Field
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
18/36 3,240 988 Asphalt
9/27 3,100 945 Asphalt

Facilities

Franklin Field covers 496 acres (201 ha) and has two runways:

  • Runway 18/36: 3,240 x 60 ft (988 x 18 m), surface: asphalt
  • Runway 9/27: 3,100 x 60 ft (945 x 18 m), surface: asphalt

World War II

During World War II, the airport was designated as Franklin Air Force Auxiliary Field, and was an auxiliary training airfield for both Mather Army Airfield and Stockton Army Airfield, California.

See also

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency website http://www.afhra.af.mil/.


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