Over 300 pilots were trained at the airport during World War II, including for the Civil Air Patrol.

[2] A group of employees from General Electric Aircraft Engines founded the Jet Flyers' Club at the airport in the early 1950s.

The runway was paved and lengthened twice, new hangars were constructed, a lighting system was added, and new radio navigation equipment was installed.

[3] In 2021, the airport received a $2 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to continue runway rehabilitation efforts.

For the 12-month period ending September 22, 2022, the airport had 55,228 aircraft operations, average 152 per day: 80% general aviation and 20% air taxi.

116 aircraft were then based at the airport at the time: 101 single-engine, 10 multi-engine airplanes, 2 jets, 2 helicopters, and 1 glider.