Scotland County |North Carolina
The airfield was constructed for the United States Army Air Force during World War II. During the war the airfield was a large training base for glider-towing aircraft. Today the airfield is noted for being the home of Charlotte Aircraft, a company which parts-out and scraps older aircraft. Visitors to the airfield can see a number of 727s, DC-10s, and other aircraft in various stages of being dismantled and scrapped.
About Southeast Airport Authority |Our History
This airport has been a staple in the region since it began in 1942 as Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base. From 1942-1945 it was the largest Waco CG-4A glider pilot training base in the world.
Looking Forward |Building our Future
While we remain true to our heritage and traditions, we also look forward to ensuring the airport and its offerings continue to bring value to our customers and the community through exemplary service and diverse amenities for industrial, private, and military aviators as well as others.
Relationship With Community
Our team members live in the area and most of us were raised right around the corner. When you’re here, you’re in our hometown and we want you to experience the best it has to offer.
Our Team |From Commission to Airport Authority
When the army base shuttered in 1945, the Department of Defense granted the airport and facilities to the city of Laurinburg and the town of Maxton. The two municipalities formed a commission to manage and direct the operation of the airport and its surrounding land for the next several decades. The commission was composed of three appointed representatives from each municipality.
In 2020, legislation was introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly that changed the former Laurinburg-Maxton Airport Commission to the Southeast Regional Airport Authority. In addition to three representatives from the City of Laurinburg and three from the Town of Maxton, Scotland County was given one representative, and the Director of Scotland County Economic Development Corporation was given a seat on the board as an ex officio member.