In 1950 the facility was renamed "New Castle Air Force Base" and on 8 September 1950, the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, equipped with the F-86A Sabre was reassigned to New Castle, giving the airfield an air-superiority mission.
In 1950 the facility was renamed "New Castle Air Force Base" and Eastern Air Defense Force (EADF), Air Defense Command (ADC) assumed jurisdiction of New Castle AFB on 1 September. On 8 September, the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, equipped with the F-86A Sabre was reassigned to New Castle, giving the airfield an air-superiority mission.