[4] Renamed as Naval Air Station Grosse Ile during World War II, the installation operated until 1969, when it was closed and turned over to the Township in 1971 for use as a general aviation airport.

A memorial garden sits directly behind Township Hall, the former Hangar One, to honor the men and women who served in the armed forces at the Naval Air Station Grosse Ile.

[6] Bush finished his active Navy career at NASGI attached to Torpedo Squadron 153(VT-153),[7][8] as did game show host Bob Barker.

In 2020, DBusiness Magazine named Grosse Ile as one of the Top Regional Airports for corporate aviation.

[1][10] The airport is reached by taking Jefferson Street to the Grosse Ile Parkway and turning right onto Meridian Road.