Franklin Field (California)


Franklin Field, formerly Q53, is a public airport located four miles southeast of the central business district of Franklin in Sacramento County, California, USA. It is mostly used for general aviation. The airport was used for bomber training during World War II and in 1947 it was acquired by the County of Sacramento.

Facilities

Franklin Field covers and has two runways:
During World War II, the airport was designated as Franklin Air Force Auxiliary Field, and was an auxiliary training airfield for both Mather Army Airfield and Stockton Army Airfield, California.