City of Delano Airport

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The History of the Airport The Delano Municipal Airport is an uncontrolled airfield offering a 5,651 foot runway and light aviation services, and is open to the public. The airport was first opened in April of 1940. The airport plays its own part in the history of aviation in the local area. It saw little military activity during the war, but its advent paved the way for the future of aviation in this area. The city took ownership of the airport from the County of Kern in 1973, and industrial and general aviation development has seen continued growth since that time. The airport encompasses approximately 520 acres, with a variety of parcels available for industrial use and aviation services. Location Located approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the airport has a service area of over 250 square miles in northern Kern and southern Tulare counties. The airport is located just two miles south of central Delano at the corner of Lexington Street and Woollomes Avenue.