Franklin Field (California)

Franklin Field
Franklin Air Force Auxiliary Field

2006 USGS airphoto

IATA: none – ICAO: none – FAA LID: F72

Summary

Airport type

Public

Operator

Location

Elevation AMSL

21 ft / 6.4 m

Map

F72

Location of Franklin Field

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, USA. 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.

Facilities

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

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.

Flying Training

Flying Schools	Eastern Flying Training Command Central Flying Training Command Western Flying Training Command

Specialized Schools	Bombardier Contract Flying Glider Training Gunnery Navigator

Technical Training

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