The civil enclave within is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and regular scheduled flight under the UDAN scheme were inaugurated in 2017.

[5][6] By 1964, the diversionary Indian Air Force airfield at Nal was built and operationally ready.

The foundation stone of the new terminal was laid in March 2009 by the then Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

[9] A dispute between the AAI and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) regarding height of the terminal building led to delay in starting air services.

[10][11][12] The civil enclave will include a terminal for 100 passengers and a 60 x 90 m apron capable of holding two ATR 72 aircraft.