Historical Marker
El Paso International Airport
Historical marker location:
El Paso, Texas
( from westbound IH-10 exit #19A onto Mesa Street proceed north (right) about 1 mile, turn east (right) onto Rim Road, follow Rim Road until it merges into Scenic Road, continue east on Scenic road to Mount Franklin Scenic area, El Paso)
Marker installed: 1968
One of the nation's finest and busiest major airports and general aviation centers, dedicated in 1928. Elevation is 3,936 feet with a total area of 3,878 acres and tremendous runways measuring up to 12,000 feet. Strict liaison with Biggs AFB and Ft. Bliss has resulted in the most efficient and mutually satisfactory operation, both civilian and military, possible to attain.
1962.