In 1954, local manufacturer Miller Industries built a small airstrip and hangar north of Reed City.

Miller decided to rebuild it in a grand fashion, with buildings that showcased the aluminum and glass storefronts it sold.

The new Miller Field included a 4,506-ft main runway, a terminal with a 1200-person auditorium and a control tower, a separate hangar building, and hydro-electric power generation.

[4] In 1960, North Central Airlines began providing scheduled passenger service to the field as part of a route from Chicago (O'Hare) to Traverse City.

North Central stopped serving Reed City in 1966, prompting Miller Industries to begin its own air service.

The terminal building, including a defunct control tower, sits on the southeast corner of the airport.