This site was the location of the former Naval Outer Landing Field, Cotati, from 1941 (acquired by the Department of Defense) to 1945 (last used by the Department of Defense). The tract of land upon which the airfield was built, was formerly agricultural land consisting of hay farms. Between 1945 and 1947, the site sat unoccupied. The facility was closed in 1947.

Redevelopment of the former Naval Outer Landing Field, Cotati, began in 1953 when the State of California asked for approval of a freeway expansion easement for US 101. After a decade of Naval inactivity at the site, the Santa Rosa City Council received a permit from federal authorities to conduct drag races on the former runways and taxiways. More information can be found under "Site Contents" and "Reference" in the menu bar above.