[wideminded]

it used to be, and maybe still is, the location of the Skunk Works

Interesting. I wish I had known that. I read a book on the history of the Skunk Works several years ago. Nevertheless, I was quite surprised with how old the airport seemed.

[BurbankKarl]

the airport dates to the thirties, when the Vega started production there.

http://www.aleinn.com/black_projects/plant42.htm