Columbus in Luna County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

1st Military Airbase

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2024

1. 1st Military Airbase Marker

Inscription. Just across the highway from this point the United States Army established in 1916 its first operational airbase in the United States. It used several cloth-coated biplanes in its unsuccessful punitive expedition against Mexican General Francisco (Pancho) Villa after his forces raided this area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 31° 49.503′ N, 107° 38.394′ W. Marker is in Columbus, New Mexico, in Luna County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 9 and State Road 11 on State Road 9. The marker is located in the northeast section of the Pancho Villa State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 369 NM-9, Columbus NM 88029, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Grease Rack (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Last Hostile Action by Foreign Troops (about 500 feet away); Pancho Villa State Park (about 600 feet away); Pancho Villa’s Raid (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Pancho Villa State Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp at Columbus (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Citizens Killed / In Memory of Thirteenth Cavalry

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Pershing's Review Stand (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2024

2. 1st Military Airbase Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.