Franklin Field (California)

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Franklin Field
IATA: none - ICAO: none - FAA: F72
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Sacramento County
Serves Franklin, California
Elevation AMSL 21 ft (6.4 m)
Coordinates 38°18′18″N, 121°25′47″W
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
18/36 3,240 988 Asphalt
9/27 3,100 945 Asphalt

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.

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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

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