Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Maynard Field
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 20, 2012
1. Maynard Field Marker
Inscription.
Maynard Field. . Operating from 1919 until the mid-1930's, Maynard Field was the first commercial airfield in North Carolina. The airfield was named for Lt. Belvin W. Maynard, a North Carolina native and pioneer aviator. In October 1919, the Winston-Salem Board of Trade leased thirty-five acres of land off Kernersville Road, and commenced preparing the field. On December 6, 1919, the field was dedicated, and Lt. Maynard was the first flyer to land on its runway. Completely modern in contrast to other airfields of its day, Maynard Field featured intersecting runways, hanger space, gasoline, a telephone, a mechanic, and two parking areas for automobiles.
Operating from 1919 until the mid-1930's, Maynard Field was the first commercial airfield in North Carolina. The airfield was named for Lt. Belvin W. Maynard, a North Carolina native and pioneer aviator. In October 1919, the Winston-Salem Board of Trade leased thirty-five acres of land off Kernersville Road, and commenced preparing the field. On December 6, 1919, the field was dedicated, and Lt. Maynard was the first flyer to land on its runway. Completely modern in contrast to other airfields of its day, Maynard Field featured intersecting runways, hanger space, gasoline, a telephone, a mechanic, and two parking areas for automobiles.
Erected 2008 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1919.
Location. 36° 5.41′ N, 80° 8.61′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Kernersville Road and Maynard Drive, on the right when traveling west on Kernersville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 20, 2012
2. Maynard Field Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 20, 2012
3. Maynard Field Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 20, 2012
4. Maynard Field Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,104 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
