The airport was renamed Franklin Field on April 20, 2019, in honor of Lt. Col. Irl “Leon” Franklin, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and combat pilot who earned the Silver Star for his lead role in Operation Ivory Coast.
The airport was rechristened Franklin Field on April 20, 2019, in honor of Lt. Col. Irl “Leon” Franklin, a distinguished Vietnam War veteran and combat pilot who received the Silver Star for his pivotal role in Operation Ivory Coast.