Bergstrom Air Force Base
Former airbase of the United States Air Force in Austin, Texas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Bergstrom Air Force Base?
Summarize this article for a 10 years old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Bergstrom Air Force Base (1942–1993) was located seven miles southeast of Austin, Texas. In its later years it was a major base for the United States Air Force (USAF) RF-4C Phantom reconnaissance fighter fleet.
Former airbase of the United States Air Force in Austin, Texas
| Bergstrom Air Force Base Del Valle/Bergstrom Army Airfield   | |
|---|---|
| Part of Strategic Air Command/Tactical Air Command | |
| Austin, Texas | |
 Aerial view of Bergstrom Air Force Base | |
  Bergstrom AFB | |
| Coordinates | 30°11′40″N 097°40′12″W |
| Type | Air Force Base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | City of Austin, Texas |
| Condition | Civil Airport |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1942 |
| In use | 1942–1993 |