First Commercial Airfield in NC "Maynard Field"
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Padon
N 36° 05.410 W 080° 08.613
17S E 577102 N 3994288
Operated 1919 until mid 1930's in Winston-Salem, NC
Waymark Code: WM4E4Q
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2008
Views: 25
Maynard Field
Operating from 1919 until the mid-1930's, Maynard Field was the first commercial airfield in North Carolina. The airfield was named for Lt. Belvin W. Maynard, a North Carolina native and pioneer aviator. In October 1919, the Winston-Salem Board of Trade leased thirty-five acres of land off Kernersville Road, and commenced preparing the field. On December 6, 1919, the field was dedicated, and Lt. Maynard was the first flyer to land on its runway. Completely modern in contrast to other airfields of its day, Maynard Field featured intersecting runways, hanger space, gasoline, a telephone, a mechanic, and two parking areas for automobiles.
This sign is located on Kernersville Rd. at the intersection of Maynard Dr. in Winston-Salem, NC (Forsyth Co.) The sign has the city of Winston-Salem seal on the sign.
The area has built up since the airfield was in use. There is nothing left resembling the airfield there now.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 12/06/1919
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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