Wendover Air Force Base
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About Wendover Air Force Base
Wendover Air Force Base was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 1, 1975. The Register lists it for its military and politics, at the national level. It describes its style as World War II Era, as it does for 8 other Utah listings. The listing covers 2,010 acres.
What it isFormer United States Air Force base in Utah now known as Wendover Airport. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 64 MB · National Archives↗1940 to today
- 1940Built
- 1975Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 51 years
Finding Wendover Air Force Base
South of Wendover off U.S. 40, in Wendover, UT
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Wendover Air Force Base
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wendover Air Force Base
Is Wendover Air Force Base on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 1, 1975 (Register number 75001827).
Is Wendover Air Force Base a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Utah has 12 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Wendover Air Force Base?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Wendover Air Force Base?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 64 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 72001843 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.