Pinal Airpark, Commercial aircraft storage facility in Pinal County, Arizona.
Pinal Airpark is an aerodrome for commercial aircraft storage in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The facility features a 6849-foot runway along with several maintenance hangars and parking areas for grounded planes.
The site opened in 1943 as Marana Army Air Field and served to train military pilots during World War II. After the war, its purpose shifted to civilian aircraft maintenance and long-term parking.
The facility represents Arizona's commitment to aviation, employing local residents and contributing to the region's aerospace industry development.
The dry desert climate in Arizona slows metal corrosion and protects parked aircraft during storage. Access is normally restricted to authorized personnel because this is an active working site.
The site often holds hundreds of retired commercial planes side by side, waiting for parts recovery or scrapping. Some aircraft remain there for years before final dismantling.
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