In 1958 and 1959, as Paul D. Haglin was delayed in take-off from Lambert Airport due to commercial flights being put through first, a vision was born. Haglin hoped to create an airport to serve the needs of business and general aviation in the area. In 1961, Haglin found land that would fit his vision for an airfield and surrounding industrial park. The main facilities were completed in 1964 and opened with a tower on August 30, 1964. As the airport grew and improved over the years, St. Louis County chose to take over airport ownership on January 1, 1980. The airport also survived the flood of 1993, and now celebrates it's 50th anniversary this year.
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