The airport was taken over in 1968 by the Dartmouth Experimental Aircraft Association, which upgraded the runways and built some hangars.

This distinctive wood hangar had a control tower at one corner and was once the largest building in Hants County.

The airport still has three runways built in the standard BCATP triangular pattern, although the wartime paving has been replaced by grass.

The number of runways, close proximity to Halifax and the absence of landing fees make it popular with aviation enthusiasts.

This fly-in is well known in the region, and attracts about 100 aircraft and 2000 visitors from across Canada and the north-eastern United States.