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General Area: , KSSalina, KS Site Type/Program: FUDSFUDS Location: The former Schilling AFB consisted of 4,134 acres located approximately 2 miles southwest of Salina, Kansas. Brief History: No data availableConstruction of the installation began in May 1945 and on 23 December 1942, the bse was operational as Smoky Hill AAF. The base supported tarining for WWII pilots for bombing missions. In March 1957, the base was renamed Schilling AFB. The base closed in April 1967. The installtion occupied approximately 4,134 acres. After closing in 1967, the base was conveyed to the city of Salina for use as a municipal airport which is the current use of the property. |
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Range / Site Description: Schilling AFB from conception until closure has two ammunition areas, one special weapons storage area, five skeet ranges (at various times), at least one toxic gas chamber, one toxic gas instructional building, one aircraft burning area, a target but, and a missile maintenance building. Associated Munitions: No data available.50 caliber and 20mm ammunition confirmed. Potential for CAIS and Live Mustard Agent. Activities Completed: Complete-SIAn Archives Search Report (ASR) was completed in May 2003. Issues: Other Information: Area D (Firing Butt) was remediated by the USACE under project B07KS025602 and B07KS025603. |
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