In 1971, the training activity was suspended again when a fighter squadron was moved to the airfield, which also included a significant upgrade of airport facilities. Initially the Northrop NF-5A/B, and later its replacement, the General Dynamics F-16A/B Fighting Falcon, were operated from the base up until 1995.
In 1971, the training exercise was halted once more when a fighter squadron relocated to the airfield, which also included substantial improvements to airport infrastructure. Initially, the Northrop NF-5A/B, and later its successor, the General Dynamics F-16A/B Fighting Falcon, were flown from the base until 1995.