During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces built Keesler Field, now Keesler Air Force Base, which became a major basic training site and site for aircraft maintenance.

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces Sixth Air Force stationed the 12th Bombardment Squadron ( 25th Bombardment Group ) at the airport for antisubmarine patrols flying B-18 Bolo aircraft from November 8, 1941 to November 10, 1942.

During World War II, the United States Army Air Force built Payne Airfield to serve the Allied Forces, rather than take over the existing Almaza Airport, located 5 km away.

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces Sixth Air Force 23rd Fighter Squadron ( 36th Fighter Group ) deployed P-40 Warhawk fighters to the airport from March 1942-May 1943.

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces used Garden City Airport as a training airfield by the Army Air Forces Flying Training Command, Gulf Coast Training Center.

During World War II, the United States Army Air Force Flying Training Command used the airport as a cadet training center beginning in August 1942.

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces Third Air Force used the airport as a training base and added.

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