Mitchel Air Force Base
Mitchel Air Force Base also known as Mitchel Field was a United States Air Force base. It is located on Long Island, New York. The base was active since the American Revolution. It was used during World War I and II. After World War 2, the base became an Air Force Base. The base was no longer in service in 1961. It is now home to the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Nassau Coliseum, Mitchel Athletic Complex, Nassau Community College, Hofstra University, and Lockheed. The area is a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Historical airfield information Closed 1961, non-existent today | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Elevation AMSL | 85 ft / 26 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Airfields-Freeman.com [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Mitchel Air Force Base | |
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| Part of Air Defense Command | |
| Located near: Uniondale, New York | |
 Looking west in 1968, the airfield is mainly intact. | |
 2006 USGS photo. The remains of runway 05/23 are visible in the center. | |
  Mitchel AFB | |
| Coordinates | 40°43′32″N 73°35′42″W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1917 |
| In use | 1917–1961 |
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| Occupants | |
Mitchel Air Base and Flight Line | |
U.S. Historic district | |
| Location | Roughly Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Ellington Ave., East & West Rds., Garden City, New York |
| Area | 108 acres (44 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 100002385 |
| Added to NRHP | May 4, 2018 |
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