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Kell Field Air Terminal

Wichita Falls, Wichita County

Marker Text

Known as "Little Adobe", this pueblo revival building was constructed in 1928 to serve as the air terminal for Kell Field, the first municipal airport for the city of Wichita Falls. In 1941 it was incorporated into Sheppard Field, a World War II Army Air Corps Training Center. Now part of Sheppard Air Force Base, the Kell Field Air Terminal has served such notable pilots as Charles Lindbergh, Wiley Post, and Amelia Earhart. (Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981.)

Marker Details

Address Sheppard Air Force Base
Location Description Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls. enter at main gate, and continue on road to Motor Pool Drive. Thisis an active Military Base
Marker # 2911
Dedicated 1981
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code World War II; aviation; institutional buildings; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.984786, -98.51502

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