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Miami Army Airfield
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For the civilian use of the airport, see Miami International Airport.
Miami Army Airfield, was a World War II United States Army Air Forces airfield located at the 36th Street Airport in Miami, Florida. The military airfield closed in 1946 and the airport was returned to civil use. In 1949, the airport became a United States Air Force Reserve base until 1960.
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Miami Army Airfield | |
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Part of Air Transport Command | |
Located near: Miami, Florida | |
![]() Miami Army Airfield - 1945 | |
Coordinates | 25°48′19″N 080°16′13″W |
Site history | |
In use | 1940-1946 |
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The former Air Force Reserve station and the World War II Air Transport Command facilities are found on the northeast corner of the airport, now just east of the end of the 26R runway of Miami International Airport.