History
The airport was constructed during World War II, and was used as a bomber and communications base for many years. Known World War II United States Army Air Forces Fifth Air Force units assigned to Iron Range Airport were:
- 22d Bombardment Group, (29 September 1942-4 February 1943)
- 19th Bombardment Squadron, (15 September 1942-4 February 1943) B-26 Marauder
- 33d Bombardment Squadron, (29 September 1942-4 February 1943) B-26 Marauder
- 90th Bombardment Group, (November 1942-February 1943) (Headquarters)
- 64th Bombardment Squadron (43d Bombardment Group), (12 October-8 November 1942) B-17 Flying Fortress
- 65th Bombardment Squadron (43d Bombardment Group), (13 October-7 November 1942) B-17 Flying Fortress
- 403d Bombardment Squadron (43d Bombardment Group), (17 October-23 November 1942) B-17 Flying Fortress
In addition, the 479th Service Squadron provided supplies for the B-26 and B-17s assigned to the airport, as well as operating a repair and maintenance depot for B-24 Liberator aircraft.
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