[7] From 1928 to 1951, the Saint John Municipal Airport, located in Millidgeville, served as the city's aviation hub.

[8] By the early 1940s, city councillors recognized the need for a larger airport, evidenced by the increased presence, size, and traffic of aircraft during World War II.

In 1943, the current airport site underwent an engineering survey, following the creation of a search commission on May 15, 1943.

[11] Located on the eastern side of Loch Lomond Road, the airport was established in an area previously known as Clover Valley, which consisted of farmland and forestry prior to its development.

[12] The opening ceremony included preparations for a large air show to take place the following spring.