It is natively called Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Domestic Airport, named after the first State Agriculture Minister of India.

[1] Airlines such as Vayudoot and Span Aviation had operated out of Akola in the past.

A new terminal building, renovated at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore, has a new fire station, air traffic control block and other vital installations.

[3] The 4,000-foot runway was extended to 4,600 feet (1,400 m) and a new precision approach path indicator and non-directional beacon navigation system added.

[4] The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requested the State government provide additional land in order to extend the runway to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) to enable larger aircraft to use the airport.