Public transport to Bayreuth is provided by Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN) with busses.

Before World War II, another aerodrome, closer to the city, served Bayreuth.

The U.S. Army established a sizeable garrison, Christensen Barracks, within the perimeters of the former airbase, which existed until 1992.

After the end of the war, the Luftsportgemeinschaft Bayreuth (which translates to aero sports club) was formed.

In 1992, runwas 06/24 was extended to a length of 1,206 m. In 1995, the City of Bayreuth purchased additional land to the north of the existing airport, extending the airport's area to 55.511 ha and allowing for the construction of additional runways for gliders.

In the 1960s, there were limited scheduled flights to/from Frankfurt Airport for passengers attending the Bayreuth Festival.

[2][5] From 1973 to 1998, regular flights to Frankfurt and Hof–Plauen Airport were operated on De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters.