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.
Facilities were enlarged on multiple occasions to fulfill Fairchild's needs – the extension of Runway 13/31 to nearly capacity was a direct consequence of such demands. Fairchild also operated a Non-Federal Air Traffic Control Tower in the former Navy control tower on an intermittent basis.