State Line Airpark (1946-1982)
Introduction
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Built by pilots LeRoy and Murl Johnston in 1946, this small airport was located on the Kansas Side of State Line Road from 133rd Street to 135th. Began as an alternative for a small number of enthusiastic aircraft owners, the landing strip offered a flight school and four sod runways by 1950. The airport offered hangars and a runway for aircraft owners until 1982 and even offered a short-lived daily passenger service to Kansas City International Airport.
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The airport grew from a sod airstrip to include flights to Kansas City International Airport
An aerial view of the airport
Backstory and Context
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The airport later developed concrete runways, and some parts of the southern end of the runway are still visible.
Sources
Leawood Historic Commission. Gone But Not Forgotten, City of Leawood. Accessed July 31st, 2024. https://leawood.org/committees-and-boards/leawood-historic-commission/gone-but-not-forgotten/.
https://leawood.org/committees-and-boards/leawood-historic-commission/gone-but-not-forgotten/#group_4374-1
https://leawood.org/committees-and-boards/leawood-historic-commission/gone-but-not-forgotten/#group_4374-4