Springfield Airport

From Lane Co Oregon

At one time, Springfield had two airports. The first was located at 28th and Main where Rosboro Lumber Company now stands. The Springfield K-Mart now rresides where there was once a second and more prosperous airport of 1946.

• As air transport became a viable alternative, a small airport was opened on Emery Road, east of the city limits in 1946 (Springfield News 1946). The airfield was granted approval as a Class 1 airport and McKenzie Flying Service was chartered to operate commercial transportation, student instruction, charter flights, and sales and service. Runways, hangars, fuel facilities and an office building were constructed during this time period (Springfield News 1946). Rail transport, though becoming less popular for passenger service, continued during this time period.