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(Redirected from Ballico Auxiliary Field) Airport in Turlock, California
Turlock Municipal Airport
Ballico Air Force Auxiliary Field
2006 USGS airphoto
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorCity of Turlock
LocationTurlock, California
Elevation AMSL159 ft / 48.5 m
Coordinates37°29′15″N 120°41′49″W / 37.48750°N 120.69694°W / 37.48750; -120.69694
Map
O15 is located in CaliforniaO15O15Location of Turlock Municipal Airport
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
12/30 2,985 910 Asphalt

Turlock Municipal Airport (FAA LID: O15) is a public airport located eight miles (13 km) east of Turlock, in Merced County, California, United States. This general aviation airport covers 320 acres (129 ha) and has one runway. It was purposed during World War II to train pilots for air combat.

World War II

Main article: Ballico Air Force Auxiliary Field history

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

See also

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

External links

Army Air Forces Training Command
Flying training
Flying schools
Specialized schools
Technical training


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