During World War II the airfield was used by the United States Army Air Forces as a training base.

[5] As the reliever for San Antonio International, the airport has an FBO, three flight schools, police and state aviation units, a part 135 operator, two aerial photography outfits, helicopter tour company and helicopter flight school, and numerous general aviation aircraft.

The historic terminal was renovated in 2006-2008 and runway 9-27 re-opened on March 11, 2010 after being re-surfaced and extended to 5002 feet, allowing more private and business jet traffic.

[6] In August 2010 the Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol announced it will be moving its statewide headquarters to Stinson Municipal Airport.

[1] In the year ending December 31, 2022 the airport had 81,865 aircraft operations, average 224 per day: 92% general aviation, 6% military, and 2% air taxi.