Marine Corps Auxiliary Airfield Corvallis

Marine Corps Air Facility Corvallis is a former United States Marine Corps facility located four nautical miles (5 mi, 7 km) southwest of the central business district of Corvallis, a city in Benton County, Oregon, United States.[1]

Marine Corps Air Facility Corvallis
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OwnerUnited States Marine Corps
ServesCorvallis, Oregon
Elevation AMSL250 ft / 76 m
Coordinates44°29′50″N 123°17′22″W
Map
MCAF Corvallis is located in Oregon
MCAF Corvallis
MCAF Corvallis
Location of airport in Oregon
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
17/35 5,900 1,798 Asphalt
9/27 3,545 1,081 Asphalt

History

Original hangar & water tower

The site was built during World War II by the United States Army Air Forces for bomber training. The original hangar is still being used today. After its closure, it was turned over to the city and reopened as Corvallis Municipal Airport.

See also

References

  1. FAA Airport Form 5010 for CVO PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective May 31, 2012.
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