The airport is mostly used by general aviation aircraft and has served as the venue of the annual Al Khor Fly-In since 2008.

The fly-in lasts for two days and allows visitors to travel in and view aircraft.

Aircraft from other GCC countries are showcased at the event.

[3] The airport was removed from the Qatar AIP in the AIRAC amendment 08/19 effective on August 15, 2019.

It also seems that the runway is exactly aligned to the new Al Bayt Stadium near the north-west of the airport.