5/4/2015: Elizabeth Field photo by Alex Williams

1939

  • Elizabeth Field was dedicated on June 11, 1939

1959*

  • Managed by the FI Ferry District since 1959
  • June 26 through July 27, 1959, saw 572* landings

2021

  • 72% of all 2021 Airfield traffic WAS in the 4 summer months
  • Airfield revenues 2021: $39,540.00

2022

  • 2022 total landings over 4 summer months = 428
    46% WERE private planes, 53% commercial aircraft and 1% Helicopters
  • All landings are tracked wirelessly
  • 75% of pilots pay the invoice FI Ferry District mails out – some get away with free landings
  • 2400 feet is the length of the longest runway and is too short for most Jets today
  • Most Airfield maintenance $$ come from FAA Grants
  • ZERO Number of people allowed to walk on runways

If caught driving on runways= BIG FINE

*Per the Minutes of the FI Ferry District July 29, 1959