Minden Airport

Date Uploaded: November 18, 2024

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Source Caption: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻-𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 Did you know that November is aviation history month? To celebrate, we’re presenting an exciting series of posts highlighting the history of the Minden-Tahoe airport!

In late 1935, the Carson Valley community took its first steps to bring aviation to Nevada’s high desert. Two sites were proposed for what would become the Minden-Tahoe Airport. The first was a small, informal airfield northeast of Gardnerville, while the second was a 320-acre tract at Dresslerville Flat. Aviation enthusiasts James Dake and Myron Dressler were strong advocates for the Dresslerville site, calling it “first class” and ideal for development. Though initial plans stalled, these efforts laid the foundation for a future airfield that would become central to the region’s growth and community. Their passion for aviation in Carson Valley set the stage for what would soon become Minden-Tahoe Airport—a historical testament to local vision and determination.

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