San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dutch Flats Airport
AIAA Historic Aerospace Site
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
1. Dutch Flats Airport Marker
On this site, which was the Dutch Flats Airport, Charles A. Lindbergh made the first flight of his Spirit of St. Louis airplane, constructed in 60 days by dedicated employees of Ryan Airlines, Inc. The 20-minute flight on 28 April 1927 was witnessed by those who built the aircraft.
On this site on April 28, 1927, the Spirit of St Louis was flight tested by Charles A. Lindbergh. He later departed this site on May 10, 1927, for St Louis, New York, and Paris, France.
Ryan NYP N-X-211
Erected 1998 by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the AIAA Historic Aerospace Sites series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1927.
Location. 32° 44.765′ N, 117° 12.076′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is at the intersection of Midway Drive and Barnett Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Midway Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2535 Midway Dr, San Diego CA 92138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Casa de Lopez (approx. half a mile away); Old Ballast Point Lighthouse, San Diego
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More about this marker. The marker is on the old post office building which was partially demolished in 2021. The property is being redeveloped into an office complex called The Post.
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
2. Dutch Flats Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
3. Abandoned Post Office
The marker is at the top of the stairs near the main entrance.
courtesy of California State Library, 1927
4. Capt. Lindbergh leaving San Diego
"View of Charles Lindbergh preparing to leave San Diego for his first solo transatlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis airplane."
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 824 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on November 21, 2021.
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