Pacific Wrecks
Pacific Wrecks    
  Missing In Action (MIA) Prisoners Of War (POW) Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)  
Chronology Locations Aircraft Ships Submit Info How You Can Help Donate
 
    Eagle Field (Dos Palos Airport, Eagle Field AAF) California United States

Location
Lat 36° 57' 45N Long 120° 37' 49W Eagle Field is located at Dos Palos in Fresno County in California in the United States of America at an elevation of 153' above sea level. Also known as "Dos Palos Airport" or "Eagle Field Army Air Field" or "Eagle Field AAF".

Wartime History
During World War II, Eagle Field was used by the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) for pilot primary flight training.

Today
Eagle Field is today a private airport again known as Dos Palos Airport. The single runway is oriented 12/30 and measures 2,300' x 60' surfaced with asphalt. Airport code: FAA LID: CL01. Less than ten aircraft are based at the airport.

Central California Historical Military Museum (CCHMM)
Plans to restore the grounds back to its original wartime configuration

References
Eagle Field "History of Eagle Field" by Jim Bertao, Eagle Field Historian
Eagles Log 43-H Eagle Field Yearbook

Contribute Information
Do you have photos or additional information to add?

Last Updated
July 19, 2024

 

Map
Map Fallingrain
  Discussion Forum Daily Updates Reviews Museums Interviews & Oral Histories  
 
Pacific Wrecks Inc. All rights reserved.
Donate Now Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram