KAKR Akron Fulton International Airport v1.0

KAKR Akron Fulton International Airport v1.0

KAKR (Akron Fulton International Airport) Version 1.0

KAKR is the original airport in the Akron, Ohio (USA) area. It is the original home of the Goodyear Zeppelin Company who built dirigibles in the first part of the 20th Century. However, after the crash of the Hindenburg, the glory of those fantastic airship died off in the United States. But, Goodyear persisted in building the USS Akron, a helium filled dirigible commissioned by the United States Navy.

After the dirigibles were phased out, Goodyear Tire and Rubber company designed and built its famous “Goodyear Blimps”, who are world famous for capturing video feeds of major sporting events. Although Goodyear has moved away from KAKR (one kilometer east at Wingfoot Lake), Lockheed Martin purchased the 1929 dirigible hangar and uses it for aircraft research and development.

KAKR calls themselves an “International” airport due to the GA and Executive traffic to and from Canada.

I have tried to catch the essence of this small airport by include the 1931 terminal, the 1929 dirigible hangar (which is still in use today), and the Summit Air FBO. I have also included MB Kit company’s facility and will continue to add more structures including NextStep’s new facility, the executive hangar condos, and Lockheed Martins facility.

All taxiways, approach system, taxiway signs, and runways have been corrected and work with ATC.
I hope you enjoy this quaint airport and the beautiful history.
Thank you for downloading!
Christopher (Areographer)

Installation:
There are two (2) packages kakr-akron-fulton-intl (the airport) and kakrbldg (buildings) in the KAKR1.zip file. Extract the zip file and copy both packages into your Community Folder.

GPS Coordinates: 40.03416,-81.46027