 In mid 1941, the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CM) was still considering the airport as an “auxiliary field” according to Earl Bender, airport manager.The plan included a 3500-foot runway and navigation and meteorology stations, but would require the acquisition of additional 35 acres of land surrounding the airport to make it a class 3 airport.In July, the County Supervisors agreed to the plan, and with the help of the City, acquired an additional 5 acres, with $7000 from City and County funds.