Airport type Public Elevation AMSL 394 ft / 120 m 1,191 3,907 Address Caimitillo, Panama | Location Panama 18/36 1,191 3,907 Asphalt Phone +507 6810-2065 | |
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Calzada Larga Airport is an airport in Panama.
During World War II the facility was used as part of the defense of the Panama Canal. The USAAF XXVI Fighter Command 29th Fighter Squadron used the airfield from 17 May 1942 – 25 March 1944, flying A-24 Dauntless dive bombers. The squadron flew antisubmarine patrols from the field. In addition various Air Commando units from Albrook Field used the airfield flying training missions with CG-4A Waco gliders and P-51 Mustangs.
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