Phoenix Goodyear Airport, Airport in Goodyear, Arizona, United States
Phoenix Goodyear Airport is an airport in Goodyear, Arizona, that handles both large commercial planes and smaller aircraft. The grounds include a long runway and multiple areas for aircraft maintenance and storage.
The airport started in 1941 as a naval facility when the Goodyear Aerospace Corporation donated land. It served aircraft testing during World War II as part of the war effort.
Flight schools operate here and teach students to become pilots, shaping daily activity across the grounds. These training programs connect the facility to aviation careers in the region.
The location is easy to reach and serves as a reliever airport for the busy Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Visitors find less crowding here and can arrive or depart on smaller aircraft.
The dry desert air and open space make this location ideal for storing and maintaining aircraft long-term. Many planes are parked here when not in use because the climate protects them.
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