-Caveat Lector- from: http://mena-ark.com/airport/ <A HREF="http://mena-ark.com/airport/">Intermountain Municipal Airport. Providing, co </A> ----- Great pix at site. Om K ----- MENA INTERMOUNTAIN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Mena, Arkansas Visits since July 1st, 1999. Goodner Aircraft Painting, Inc. See Our Home Page Hampton Enterprise See Our Home Page Ouachita Aviation Air Charter Service See Our Home Page Mena Aircraft Interiors, Inc. See Our Home Page Reebaire Aircraft, Inc. See Our Home Page Ultimate Engines, Inc. See Our Home Page Mena Aircraft Engines Inc. Custom Engines See Our Home Page Rose Aircraft Companies See Our Home Page Mena Airport HistoryVisit Mena, Arkansas Conveniently located in Mid-America, the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport provides complete and quality services for aircraft. Just check out the many services provided by the local airport businesses. Your one-stop facility to provide all your aircraft repair, painting, upholstery, maintenence and modifications. This Page Created by: Omniworld Web Services Of Mena, Arkansas ===== History of the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport An airport at Mena was the dream of interested pilots and hobby flyers in the 1930's. A rough flying field was started on the McBride property south of town in the early 40's. In 1942, Hartzell Geyer built the first hangar and opened a small flying school. In 1946 serious construction was begun as the Civil Aeronautics Commission ( now the FAA) chose the site as an emergency landing strip for commercial aircraft. Mayor Albert Middleton requested the property under Eminent Domain from the McBride estate. Mena is the approximate midway point between Fort Smith and Texarkana and was a desirable point being approximately 100 miles from the nearest airport. In the early years the grass field was maintained by an agreement with a farmer who mowed and bailed the runway for the hay. The portraits of two flight pioneers now hang at the airport office honoring the contributions of Hamp Edwards, an early flight instructor and Leo Overturf, an early airport businessman and pilot that was killed in a crash in the early 1970's. After development of the airstrip, several businesses began to service aircraft at the remote but centrally located airport. Popularity of the airport has continued to grow through the years. Presently the Regional Airport has a lighted and paved 5000 foot runway with support and mechanical services for most aircraft including small and mid-sized commercial airliners. The aircraft industry at Mena now employs more than 160 in upholstery, painting, engineering and general maintenance fields. The Mena Aircraft industry brings millions of dollars into the local economy each year. A second landing strip is now under construction and will be equipped for instrument landing. The new 6000 foot runway is a result of the progressive efforts of local business leaders. This addition will be a boost to the local economy for many years to come. Reprinted From: Mena Centennial History 1896-1996, A photographic History of Mena, Arkansas. Michael Cate, Editor and Publisher. ----- Aloha, He'Ping, Om, Shalom, Salaam. Em Hotep, Peace Be, Omnia Bona Bonis, All My Relations. Adieu, Adios, Aloha. Amen. Roads End Kris DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
