Warfield Air National Guard Base

Warfield Air National Guard Base
Part of Maryland Air National Guard
Located near: Middle River, Maryland

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Warfield Air National Guard Base
Warfield ANGB
Location of Warfield Air National Guard Base, Maryland
Coordinates 39°19′32.38″N 76°24′49.55″W / 39.3256611°N 76.4137639°W / 39.3256611; -76.4137639 (Warfield ANGB)
Site information
Controlled by  United States Air Force
Site history
Built 1929
In use 1960–present
Garrison information
Garrison
175th Wing
Airfield information
IATA: MTN – ICAO: KMTN
Summary
Elevation AMSL 22 ft / 6.7 m
Website www.175wg.ang.af.mil
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
15/33 6,996 2,132 Asphalt
Helipads
Number Length Surface
ft m
H1 65 20 Concrete
For civil airport information, see Martin State Airport.

Warfield Air National Guard Base is the home base of the Maryland Air National Guard 175th Wing.[1] It was named in honor of Major General Edwin "Ted" Warfield III, former adjutant general of Maryland, in 1982, and grandson of former Maryland Governor Edwin Warfield.

Overview

Martin State Airport, MD, is home to the 175th Wing of the Maryland Air National Guard. Nearly 1,500 full-time and traditional members are employed by the Maryland Air National Guard, contributing $76 million annually to Maryland's economy.[1]

The 175th Wing has state and federal missions to augment active forces and provide assistance to state authorities during natural disasters, civil disturbances and other emergencies. In peacetime, the 175th Wing prepares for wartime taskings, natural catastrophes, and major civilian accidents by participating in various deployments and exercises. The unit must maintain the capability to meet mobility standards and worldwide deployment when directed by competent authority.[1]

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency website http://www.afhra.af.mil/.

  1. 1 2 3 175th Wing website
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