Perkins Field

Perkins Field

, also known as Perkins Field, is a public airport located two miles (3 km) north of the central business district (CBD) of Overton, in Clark County, Nevada, USA. The airport is operated by the Clark County Department of Aviation.

History

The airport was originally built in 1947 as an emergency landing area for aircraft leaving Nellis Air Force Base. Perkins Field is named for two local men, Woodruff and Elwood Perkins, who were killed during World War I and World War II.

Facilities

Overton Municipal Airport/Perkins Field covers convert|250|acre|ha|0|lk=on and has one runway:
* Runway 13/31: 4,800 x 75 ft. (1,463 x 23 m), Surface: Asphalt

References

* [http://www.gcr1.com/5010web/airport.cfm?Site=U08 Airport Master Record (FAA Form 5010)] , also available as a [http://www.gcr1.com/5010web/Rpt_5010.asp?au=PU&o=PU&faasite=13104.*A&fn=U08 printable form] (PDF)
* [http://www.mccarran.com/ga_overton.asp Perkins Field] (page at McCarran Int'l web site)

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