Arlington Municipal Airport serves Arlington, US.
Arlington Municipal Airport (US-12489) is not closed. It is an active general aviation airport in Arlington, Washington, with the ICAO identifier KAWO.
The airport's origins trace back to February 13, 1934, when the Arlington Commercial Club leased land for its development, with funding from the Work Progress Administration (WPA) and the Town of Arlington. The first plane landed on June 13, 1934.
During World War II, the airport significantly expanded, serving as a base for both the Army and Navy. It was officially designated the U.S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station in June 1943. After the war, it returned to civilian control, and the City of Arlington assumed ownership in February 1959. The airport continues to operate today, with a master plan for future development.
*Sources researched: arlingtonwa.gov, historylink.org*
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Where is Arlington Municipal Airport located?
Arlington Municipal Airport is located in Arlington, US, at an elevation of 308 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is US-12489.