Email: [email protected]
Description:Eagle Field: A Hidden Hollywood Gem Once a bustling WWII pilot training base, Eagle Field was home to daring cadets mastering Ryan PT-22s, PT-17 Stearmans, and even P-40 Warhawks. After its closure in 1944, it became a storage site for vintage aircraft before fading into obscurity—except for occasional use as a crop-dusting airstrip. Covering 127 acres (51 ha) at an elevation of 153 feet (47 m), Eagle Field features a 2,300 x 60 ft (701 x 18 m) asphalt runway. Today, history comes alive at Eagle Field Army AirCorp. Many original wartime buildings still stand, including the administration building, hangar, radio room, and barracks offering visitors a glimpse into the past. Hollywood even took notice—Eagle Field made a brief yet memorable appearance in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. A unique blend of aviation, history, and cinema, this hidden gem is a must-visit for movie and TV location hunters.
General Notes:submitted by: [Goin, Megan]
Usage Restriction:Business office
Jurisdictions::Merced County
Within 30-Mile Zone: N/A
State Property: No
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 36.8905451, y coordinate: -120.7336358
Filmography (Legacy projects not in Reel-Scout):2008: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Contacts: Goin, Megan *11100 W Eagle Field Ave, Dos Palos, CA 93620 US(209) 564-9757 Phone 1[email protected]
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