It was one of four auxiliary fields for Napier AAF, and was used by advanced single engine aircraft, including P-40 Warhawk fighters.

The Army expanded the facilities at Dothan with three bituminous runways, the longest being the 4,000' northeast/southwest and NNW/SSE strips.

The airfield was said to have a single 80' x 60' steel hangar, to be owned by Houston County and the City of Dothan, and to be operated by the Army Air Forces.

The airport was operated until 1966 when it was closed due to urban congestion and all air traffic was moved to the former Napier AAF.

The former Dothan Municipal Airport today is now home to Westgate Park, the waterpark "Waterworld", ballfields, and a BMX track.