Shannon Airport (Virginia) facts for kids
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Shannon Airport
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner/Operator | Private | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Fredericksburg, Virginia | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 85 ft / 26 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 38°15′58″N 077°26′57″W / 38.26611°N 77.44917°W | ||||||||||||||
| Website | http://www.shannonezf.com/ | ||||||||||||||
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Location in Virginia
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Shannon Airport (ICAO: KEZF, FAA LID: EZF) is a public use airport located two miles south of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States. It was opened in October 1950 by Sidney L. Shannon Jr.
Facilities and aircraft
Shannon Airport covers 62 acres adjacent to the American Civil War battlefield at Slaughter Pen Farm. As of 2019, there are 85 single-engine General aviation aircraft, 5 multi-engine aircraft, 2 helicopters, 2 ultralights, and a single glider based on the field. The two runways, (grass, 15/33 and asphalt, 06/24), measure 1300' and 2999' respectively. The airport also has full fuel service as well as self serve (Jet A and 100LL), courtesy cars, a restaurant, gift shop, and a flight school.
Civil War history
A major part of the Battle of Fredericksburg was fought where the airport now stands. A ditch at the end of what is now runway 24 became a key portion of the battle with hand-to-hand combat taking place before the Federal troops finally retreated. Artillery was situated where the terminal is, and artifacts such as buttons, musket balls and artillery shells were found when the taxiway was replaced. Many of these artifacts are currently on display at the Shannon Air Museum.
Air Museum
Shannon Airport is home to the Shannon Air Museum, founded in 1976. The museum currently displays the last surviving Vultee V-1, along with other "Golden Age" aircraft such as the Pitcairn Mailwing, and Curtiss Robin.
