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Youngstown ARS is located at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Its primary mission is to serve as home of the [[910th Airlift Wing]], an [[Air Force Reserve]] [[C-130]]H unit with two flying squadrons and a total of 16 aircraft. A portion of the Wing is devoted to its aerial spray mission. The Wing has nearly 1,300 drilling Air Force Reservists. The installation also hosts a Navy-Marine Corps Reserve Center that is home to nearly 400 Naval and Marine Corps Reservists.<ref>[http://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/questions Youngstown ARB Fact Sheet]</ref>
Youngstown ARS is located at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Its primary mission is to serve as home of the [[910th Airlift Wing]], an [[Air Force Reserve]] [[C-130]]H unit with two flying squadrons and a total of 16 aircraft. A portion of the Wing is devoted to its aerial spray mission. The Wing has nearly 1,300 drilling Air Force Reservists. The installation also hosts a Navy-Marine Corps Reserve Center that is home to nearly 400 Naval and Marine Corps Reservists.<ref>[http://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/questions Youngstown ARB Fact Sheet]</ref>


The history of Younstown ARS dates to the early 1950's when it was originally opened as Youngstown Air Force Base. Beginning in 1951, the [[Air Defense Command]] (ADC) began negotiations with the local community to construct a Air Force Base to defend the north-central United States. Negotiations were finalized and in 1952 construction was commenced. The ADC 86th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron was assigned to the new base in late 1952 flying [[F-84|F-84C Thunderjets]]. Assigned to ADC's [[Central Air Defense Force]], the 86th would remain at Youngstown until 1960, eventually upgrading to the [[F-102 Delta Dagger]]. <ref>USAF Aerospace Defense Command publication, The Interceptor, January 1979 (Volume 21, Number 1).</ref> On 18 August 1955, the [[79th Medical Wing|79th Fighter Group (Air Defense)]] was assigned and a second interceptor squadron, the 26th Fighter-Bomber Squadron was assigned, flying [[T-33 Shooting Star]] trainers and [[F-86|F-86H Sabres]].<ref>[http://www.afhra.af.mil/organizationalrecords USAFHRA Orgazational Records]</ref>
The history of Younstown ARS dates to the early 1950's when it was originally opened as Youngstown Air Force Base. Beginning in 1951, the [[Air Defense Command]] (ADC) began negotiations with the local community to construct a Air Force Base to defend the north-central United States. Negotiations were finalized and the new base was dedicated on 11 August 1952.<ref>[http://airforcehistoryindex.org/data/001/106/114.xml USAFHRA Document 01106114]</ref> The ADC 86th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron was assigned to the new base in late 1952 flying [[F-84|F-84C Thunderjets]]. Assigned to ADC's [[Central Air Defense Force]], the 86th would remain at Youngstown until 1960, eventually upgrading to the [[F-102 Delta Dagger]]. <ref>USAF Aerospace Defense Command publication, The Interceptor, January 1979 (Volume 21, Number 1).</ref> On 18 August 1955, the [[30th Air Division]], [[79th Medical Wing|79th Fighter Group (Air Defense)]] was assigned and a second interceptor squadron, the 26th Fighter-Bomber Squadron was assigned, flying [[T-33 Shooting Star]] trainers and [[F-86|F-86H Sabres]].<ref>[http://www.afhra.af.mil/organizationalrecords USAFHRA Orgazational Records]</ref>


The 26th FBS was inactivated in 1958, being replaced by the [[Tactical Air Command]] 757th Troop Carrier Squadron, equipped with C-119 cargo aircraft is moved from [[Richmond International Airport|Byrd Field]], [[Virginia]]. In 1960, the Air Force transfers command of Youngstown Air Force Base to [[Continental Air Command]] (ConAC) (now the Air Force Reserve).<ref>[http://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=3412 Youngstown AFRC Factsheet]</ref><ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/youngstown.htm Global Security.org]</ref>
The 26th FBS was inactivated in 1958, being replaced by the [[Tactical Air Command]] 757th Troop Carrier Squadron, equipped with C-119 cargo aircraft is moved from [[Richmond International Airport|Byrd Field]], [[Virginia]]. In 1960, the Air Force transfers command of Youngstown Air Force Base to [[Continental Air Command]] (ConAC) (now the Air Force Reserve). The transfer from ADC to ConAC occurred on 1 March 1960 and the 78th Fighter Group was inactivated that date. <ref>[http://airforcehistoryindex.org/data/000/435/777.xml USAFHRA Document 00435777]</ref><ref>[http://www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=3412 Youngstown AFRC Factsheet]</ref><ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/youngstown.htm Global Security.org]</ref>


The installation has 59 operational buildings, primarily aviation maintenance, training and administrative facilities. While there are dormitories for temporary lodging, there is no permanent housing on the installation.
The installation has 59 operational buildings, primarily aviation maintenance, training and administrative facilities. While there are dormitories for temporary lodging, there is no permanent housing on the installation.

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Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport

Youngstown-Warren Air Reserve Station
Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorWestern Reserve Port Authority
LocationYoungstown, Ohio
Elevation AMSL1,196 ft / 364.5 m
Coordinates41°15′38.64″N 80°40′44.74″W / 41.2607333°N 80.6790944°W / 41.2607333; -80.6790944
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
14/32 9,003 2,744 Asphalt
5/23 5,002 1,525 Asphalt
File:YWRA.jpg
Logo of Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport

Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (IATA: YNG, ICAO: KYNG) is a public airport located in Vienna, Ohio, 11 miles north of Youngstown and 10 miles east of Warren, in Trumbull County, Ohio, in the United States.

Overview

The airport has been open for over 50 years and serves the Mahoning and Shenango (Steel) Valleys, and the Penn-Ohio Area (Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania). It is run by the Western Reserve Port Authority. The Authority is made up of members appointed by the Mahoning and Trumbull County Commissioners. The WRPA also plays a vital role in the regional economy as it is teamed up with the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce and is leading the role of cleaning up the Mahoning River.

Facilities

The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport Terminal sits on the southeast end of the airport. Within the last five years, the terminal was renovated and expanded. The terminal has room for five airline ticket counters and offers Avis and Hertz rental cars. All restrooms in the facility were recently upgraded as well. The new addition, from the year 2000, expanded the airports gates from two to six and includes one jetway. The terminal provides seating for over 250,000 annually and can seat up to 300 at any given time.

Airline

History

The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport began as the Youngstown Municipal Airport (MAP), having been constructed as one of the last Works Progress Administration projects. Construction began in 1939 and the airport was operational just a year later. The airport is located 11 miles north of Youngstown in Vienna Center because during the 1930s and 40's, there was little room inside the city limits for an airport the size of the one planned. The airport that had been serving the city, Lansdowne Airport, lacked the room to expand.

At one time, US Airways, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and Vacation Express have all serviced the airport. For some time in the early 2000s the airport had no scheduled commercial service, but in 2006 Allegiant Air began scheduled service to Orlando, Florida bringing commercial air service back to Youngstown. Other local airports include Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Akron-Canton Regional Airport, and the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Youngstown-Warren Air Reserve Station

Youngstown ARS is located at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Its primary mission is to serve as home of the 910th Airlift Wing, an Air Force Reserve C-130H unit with two flying squadrons and a total of 16 aircraft. A portion of the Wing is devoted to its aerial spray mission. The Wing has nearly 1,300 drilling Air Force Reservists. The installation also hosts a Navy-Marine Corps Reserve Center that is home to nearly 400 Naval and Marine Corps Reservists.[1]

The history of Younstown ARS dates to the early 1950's when it was originally opened as Youngstown Air Force Base. Beginning in 1951, the Air Defense Command (ADC) began negotiations with the local community to construct a Air Force Base to defend the north-central United States. Negotiations were finalized and the new base was dedicated on 11 August 1952.[2] The ADC 86th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron was assigned to the new base in late 1952 flying F-84C Thunderjets. Assigned to ADC's Central Air Defense Force, the 86th would remain at Youngstown until 1960, eventually upgrading to the F-102 Delta Dagger. [3] On 18 August 1955, the 30th Air Division, 79th Fighter Group (Air Defense) was assigned and a second interceptor squadron, the 26th Fighter-Bomber Squadron was assigned, flying T-33 Shooting Star trainers and F-86H Sabres.[4]

The 26th FBS was inactivated in 1958, being replaced by the Tactical Air Command 757th Troop Carrier Squadron, equipped with C-119 cargo aircraft is moved from Byrd Field, Virginia. In 1960, the Air Force transfers command of Youngstown Air Force Base to Continental Air Command (ConAC) (now the Air Force Reserve). The transfer from ADC to ConAC occurred on 1 March 1960 and the 78th Fighter Group was inactivated that date. [5][6][7]

The installation has 59 operational buildings, primarily aviation maintenance, training and administrative facilities. While there are dormitories for temporary lodging, there is no permanent housing on the installation.

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  1. ^ Youngstown ARB Fact Sheet
  2. ^ USAFHRA Document 01106114
  3. ^ USAF Aerospace Defense Command publication, The Interceptor, January 1979 (Volume 21, Number 1).
  4. ^ USAFHRA Orgazational Records
  5. ^ USAFHRA Document 00435777
  6. ^ Youngstown AFRC Factsheet
  7. ^ Global Security.org
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