Pierce Field
Matagorda Peninsula Army Airfield is a closed military airfield, located on Matagorda Island, Texas. It was used during World War II as a training airfield by the 77th Flying Training Wing, Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command.
Wikimedia, Public domain.- Aerodrome
- …lies at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres)
- …was formerly known as “Matagorda Peninsula Army Airfield”
- Also known as“Matagorda Club Airfield”“Matagorda Peninsula Airport”“Pierce Field Airport”
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Latitude
28.45465° or 28° 27′ 17″ north
Longitude
-96.30186° or 96° 18′ 7″ west
Open location code
76W5FM3X+V7
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aeroway = aerodrome
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