| 1958 - | The City executes its first federal grant agreement to pave the runway, which was then 2,500 feet by 60 feet. In that same year, the City entered into a leaseback transaction with contractor Don Hastings for the construction of two T-hangars, which would house a total of eighteen aircraft. Those T-hangars still stand today. |
| 1973 - | The airport embarks upon a plan to complete it's 1958 grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration. |
| 1978 - | Grant from Indiana Aeronautics Commission and loan from the Department of Commerce to purchase 50 acres on south side of airport. |
| 1979 - | LaPorte closes country road and obtains federal master planning agreement. |