Haigh Field Airport

Haigh Field Airport
Orland Air Force Auxiliary Field

2006 USGS Photo
IATA: none – ICAO: none – FAA LID: O37
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Glenn County
Location Orland, California
Elevation AMSL 215 ft / 65.5 m
Coordinates 39°43′16″N 122°08′48″W / 39.72111°N 122.14667°W / 39.72111; -122.14667Coordinates: 39°43′16″N 122°08′48″W / 39.72111°N 122.14667°W / 39.72111; -122.14667
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O37

Location of Haigh Field Airport

Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
15/33 4,500 1,372 Asphalt

Haigh Field Airport (FAA LID: O37) is a public airport located three miles (4.8 km) southeast of the central business district (CBD) of Orland, a city in Glenn County, California, USA. The airport covers 300 acres (121 ha) and has one runway. It is mostly used for general aviation.

World War II

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

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Air Force Historical Research Agency.

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