Facilities expanded several times to meet Fairchild's requirements – the lengthening of Runway 13/31 to nearly  for military jets was a direct result of such needs. Fairchild also operated a Non-Federal Air Traffic Control Tower in the former Navy control tower on a periodic basis.
The growth of Fairchild's facilities was driven by their need for increased capacity, as evidenced by the extension of Runway 13/31 to accommodate military jets. Furthermore, they utilized a Non-Federal Air Traffic Control Tower in a former Navy facility on a sporadic schedule.