Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (IATA: SPA, ICAO: KSPA) serves Spartanburg, US.
The Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (KSPA/SPA) is a publicly owned general aviation airport located three miles southwest of Spartanburg, South Carolina,,. It is owned and operated by the City of Spartanburg,.
Key facts include:
- Runway: It has one asphalt runway, 5/23, measuring 5,852 by 100 feet,.
- Services: The airport offers jet fuel and aviation gasoline, tie-down and hangar storage, aircraft maintenance and repairs, aircraft rentals, and flight instruction,.
- Operations: It serves over 100 local aircraft and 5,000 general aviation airports throughout the U.S., including corporate jets. The airport also houses two flight schools, the Spartanburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, and the Spartanburg Pilot's Association.
- Historical Significance: Opened in 1927, it was South Carolina's first commercial airport, with Charles Lindbergh participating in its grand opening. It served as a training facility during World War II. Commercial passenger service ended in 1962.
*Sources researched: cityofspartanburg.org, skyvector.com, airnav.com, spartanburgdowntownairport.com, en.wikipedia.org*
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Where is Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport located?
Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport is located in Spartanburg, US, at an elevation of 801 ft. Its IATA code is SPA and ICAO code is KSPA.