Minter Field Air Museum

Minter Field Air Museum Minter Field was the largest U.S. Army Air Force flight training base on the west coast during World War II. It is now a museum, located in Shafter, CA.

only 15 minutes north of Bakersfield. Donations Welcome

Jim Scott and KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield did an outstanding tribute to Ronald Pierce:https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/...
09/08/2026

Jim Scott and KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield did an outstanding tribute to Ronald Pierce:
https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/remembering-ronald-pierce/
Thank you KGET!!

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Ronald Pierce, the longtime chairman of the board for the Minter Field Air Museum in Shafter has died at 89. For the past decade, Pierce was the heart and soul of…

It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Chairman Ronald Pierce. Ronald passed Friday morning at...
09/05/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Chairman Ronald Pierce.
Ronald passed Friday morning at 8:30 am after a short illness.
Please keep Ronald’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
We will post more information as it becomes available.

Visit Minter Field Air Museum to experience Kern County’s aviation legacy. See WWII planes, artifacts, and more. Open Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment.

Outstanding event:
07/02/2026

Outstanding event:

Let's all help!!
05/30/2026

Let's all help!!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Minter Field Air Museum for proudly supporting the Shafter Lions Fireworks Show as a Liberty Sponsor for America’s 250th Year of Independence! 🇺🇸
Your support is helping bring our community together and keeping this tradition alive for Shafter families.

Bob Kramer 2026
05/24/2026

Bob Kramer 2026

Save the date !!!
05/06/2026

Save the date !!!

Address

401 Vultee Avenue, PO Box 445
Shafter, CA
93263

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+16613930291

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