Earhart Airfield
From this isolated strip of land in Newfoundland, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.

📜 Historic airfield in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, built 1927, hosted 20 transatlantic flight attempts.
✈️ Amelia Earhart departed here in 1932 for her solo Atlantic flight.

Why Go

✨ Explore a site of immense aviation history.
👩‍✈️ Learn about Amelia Earhart's historic solo flight.
🏛️ Visit monuments and plaques dedicated to early aviators.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Airfield is neglected and overgrown (as of 2012).
🚧 Access roads are dirt, barely maintained, and difficult to navigate.
🐐 Watch for goats and horses on the strip.
🛑 Beware of low-hanging steel cables marking boundaries.

Tips

🗺️ Use Lady Lake Road for easier access.
🏛️ Visit Harbour Grace Museum for more history.

Cost

💰 Free admission.

Hours

🕒 Open daily, year-round.

Last updated 22 days ago

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