THOMAS P STAFFORD AIRPORT (OJA)

WEATHERFORD, OK

Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Old Science Building (Weatherford, Oklahoma) Historic Science Building on the campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, Oklahoma.   The three-story Neo-Classical style building was constructed in 1910 and is the oldest extant building on campus.  After completion, it remained vacant for a year until funding was available for furniture and equipment. The old Science Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 (NRHP No.  84003004).  

The University has an interesting history.  It was established by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1901 as the Southwestern Normal School with the first classes held in 1903.  In 1920, two additional years of college were added and the name changed to Southwestern State Teachers College, with the first baccalaureate degrees awarded in 1921.  In 1939, the school’s named was changed to Southwestern State College of Diversified Occupations, in 1941 it was changed to Southwestern Institute of Technology, in 1949 it became the Southwestern State College and finally in 1974 the name was changed to Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Old Science Building (Weatherford, Oklahoma) Credit: cmh2315fl

Thomas P Stafford Airport (OJA) is a public airport located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, United States. The airport is named in honor of Astronaut Thomas P Stafford, who was born in Weatherford. The airport covers an area of 680 acres and has one asphalt runway designated 17/35, which measures 5,000 by 75 feet.

The airport supports general aviation activities and provides services such as fueling, aircraft maintenance, and hangar rentals. It is equipped with a variety of navigational aids, including an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), which provides pilots with up-to-date weather information.

In addition to serving the general aviation community, Thomas P Stafford Airport also supports local businesses and industries through its proximity to Interstate 40 and the nearby cities of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The airport is located just three miles northeast of downtown Weatherford, making it easily accessible to the city's residents and visitors.

Overall, Thomas P Stafford Airport is a vital transportation hub for the region, providing a gateway for travelers and supporting the economic development of the surrounding communities.

THOMAS P STAFFORD AIRPORT (OJA) is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in WEATHERFORD OK. US MID #8404000470

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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THOMAS P STAFFORD MUSEUM ENDOWMENT
3000 N LOGAN RD
WEATHERFORD
OK
73096-2681

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MID # 8404000470
Name THOMAS P STAFFORD MUSEUM ENDOWMENT
Alternate Name THOMAS P STAFFORD AIRPORT (OJA)
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 731507156
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.544836, -98.671644
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 039
US Census Tract: 960700
US Census Block: 1089