History
In 1923, Aberdeen hosted the first fly-in event in South Dakota. During World War II the airfield was used by the United States Army Air Force as a contract glider training airfield owned by Anderson & Brennan Flying Service, beginning on 25 May 1942. The mission of the school was to train glider pilot students in proficiency in operation of gliders in various types of towed and soaring flight, both day and night, and in servicing of gliders in the field. They primarily used C-47 Skytrains and Waco CG-4 unpowered Gliders.
Originally named Aberdeen Municipal Airport, the name was changed to Saunders Field in 1946. President George W. Bush landed here in the early 2000s (decade) to speak at a rally at NSU.
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