Clara Livingston, the owner of the property at the time, ordered the strip be built, and her friend, Amelia Earhart, may have used the facility as well.

[4] Later on, the United States military, during World War II, paved the runway.

[3] Much later on, a large airline named Caribair (later overtaken by Eastern Air Lines), began flights there.

In 1996, the parcel was rezoned and construction commenced of a master planned community: Dorado Beach East.

In memory of Dorado Airport and its founder, Ms. Clara Livingston, the developers built a children's playground themed with unique play airplanes, a hangar for activities, and a runway plaza.