Casper Army Air Base
National Register of Historic Places

Casper Army Air Base

Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
Listed
August 2, 2001
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
01000789

About this property

Casper–Natrona County International Airport (IATA: CPR, ICAO: KCPR, FAA LID: CPR) is 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Casper, in Natrona County, Wyoming. Before December 19, 2007, the airport was called Natrona County International Airport. Scheduled passenger service was previously offered by SkyWest Airlines operating as Delta Connection on behalf of Delta Air Lines. Skywest Airlines, as well as CommutAir, operate as United Express on behalf of United Airlines as well. These regional airlines operate regional jet aircraft into Casper. Charter flights (known as "casino or gamblers' flights") are occasionally flown to Laughlin or Wendover, Nevada. Located near the airport is the NCIA Business Park, which houses a World War II museum and over 35 businesses ranging from manufacturing to aviation.

Location

8500 Fuller St.
Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
42.90035, -106.45390

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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7 mi
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7.6 mi
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7.7 mi
Battle of Platte Bridge — Caspar Collins' Charge
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7.8 mi

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When was Casper Army Air Base listed on the National Register?

Casper Army Air Base was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 2001.

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Casper Army Air Base is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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