The Airports Authority of India has cleared the techno-economic feasibility report for the proposed airfield[2] and was expected to be operational by December 2026.

[3] The Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Limited has acquired 80 hectares of land for the construction of the airport.

[5] The airport will serve Ankleshwar, Bharuch, the Jagadia and Panoli Industrial areas, the Dahej SEZ and the upcoming Petroleum Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region.

The Ankleshwar Industries Association had proposed the construction of the airport to the State Government in 1995.

[6] The foundation stone for the new airport was laid on 10 October 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.