Call Field, Military airfield in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Call Field was a military airfield in Wichita Falls that sprawled across approximately 700 acres with numerous buildings on site. The base included hangars, a hospital, and barracks arranged to accommodate hundreds of trainees and support staff.

The base was established in 1917 and served as a training facility for pilots and observers under the US Army Air Service during World War I. Operations ceased in 1919 after the conflict ended.

Call Field was named for 1st Lieutenant Loren H. Call, an Army aviator killed in an airplane accident at Texas City on 8 July 1913. Local businessman Frank Kell led the effort to bring the school to Wichita Falls, raising $35,000 by 17 August 1917. In 1937 the Junior Chamber of Commerce and American Legion placed a marker near the old gates to the 34 men killed in training.

The site is located near Wichita Falls and is accessible by local roads. Be aware that few of the original structures remain standing today, so a guide or historical information on-site can help orient visitors.

Of the thousands of military personnel stationed here, 500 received their pilot wings before leaving. Tragically, 34 men died in training accidents, showing the dangers that early military aviation faced during the war.