Laurinburg–Maxton Army Air Base
| Laurinburg–Maxton Army Air Base | |
|---|---|
| Part of I Troop Carrier Command | |
| Laurinburg, North Carolina | |
Laurinburg–Maxton Army Air Base – 26 Feb 1944 | |
| Location | |
Laurinburg–Maxton AAB Location of Laurinburg–Maxton Army Air Base | |
| Coordinates | 34°47′31″N 079°21′57″W / 34.79194°N 79.36583°W |
| Site history | |
| Built by | United States Air Force |
| In use | 1943–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Laurinburg–Maxton Army Air Base is an inactive United States Air Force base, approximately 6 miles east-northeast of Laurinburg, North Carolina. It was active during World War II as a I Troop Carrier Command training airfield.
The Laurinburg–Maxton Airbase was the largest Waco CG-4A glider pilot training base in the world. It was closed on 30 October 1945