Arcadia, FL · Pioneer Landmarks & Historic Places · Military History
Carlstrom Field Historic Site
World War I flying field southeast of Arcadia where the Army trained pilots from 1918 — today the site of the G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital.
5847 SE Highway 31, Arcadia, FL 34266 (view from highway)
No public exhibit; exterior view from SR 31
Established in early 1918 as a U.S. Army Air Service training field, Carlstrom Field served as the Army's principal flying school until 1923 and returned to service training British and American pilots in World War II. The property later became the G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital at 5847 SE Highway 31. There is no public museum or walk-in exhibit; the site can be seen from SR 31.
Information last verified 2026-10-21. Please confirm hours and fees before visiting.