History
For the World War II use of this facility, see Zephyrhills Army Airfield.Opened in January 1942, the airport was used by the United States Army Air Forces Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics (AAFSAT) tactical combat simulation school headquartered at Orlando Army Air Base. The military use of the airport ended on October 31, 1944, and in 1947 the airport was deeded to the city, which has run it ever since.
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