Swan Island Municipal Airport was officially dedicated in September 1927 by Charles Lindbergh, who flew the Spirit of St. Louis onto the airstrip. Although construction at the field had not been entirely completed, most of the facilities like hangars and landing strips were finished. Adjacent to the airport was Rankin Airfield, which was a private strip owned by a local resident.
On September 1927, Charles Lindbergh, who flew the Spirit of St. Louis onto Swan Island Municipal Airport, officially dedicated the facility. While not all construction was complete, hangars and runways were finished. Nearby was Rankin Airfield, a private strip owned by a local resident.