Thermal airport is expanding! The name of the airport, which was established in 1942, was changed to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in 2004. The Eastern Coachella Valley is opening up even more. The airport makes it easy for people with HITS show horses to fly in and out, and also for people who fly in and out of The Thermal Club, to race their cars. If you are looking to buy or sell in the Coachella Valley, give local resident and agent, Kim Kelly a call at 760-285-3578.