Redding Municipal Airport facts for kids
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Redding Municipal Airport
Redding Army Air Field
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Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
Owner | City of Redding | ||||||||||||||
Serves | Redding, California | ||||||||||||||
Location | Redding, California, United States | ||||||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 505 ft / 154 m | ||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 40°30′32″N 122°17′36″W / 40.50889°N 122.29333°W | ||||||||||||||
Website | Redding Municipal Airport | ||||||||||||||
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Redding Municipal Airport is a public airport. It is located about 11 kilometers (7 miles) southeast of Redding, California. Its official codes are RDD (IATA), KRDD (ICAO), and RDD (FAA).
The airport first opened in 1942. It was used by the United States Army Air Force during World War II. The military stopped using the airport in 1949. Today, the airport handles both private and commercial flights.
Flights from Redding Airport
Redding Municipal Airport offers flights to major cities. United Express, which is part of United Airlines, flies from Redding. You can fly to San Francisco and Los Angeles from here.
Airline | Destinations |
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United Express | Los Angeles, San Francisco |
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See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Municipal de Redding para niños
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