It opened as a military airbase in September 1978, and in 1984, international airport construction began.

The construction was completed in December 1996, and it was opened as Cheongju International Airport on April 28, 1997.

During the mid 80's, Cheongju was selected as a possible site for Korea's main international airport before Incheon became the preferred location.

There is a train station at Cheongju Airport but it is not on a main rail line, and the schedule is limited.

[26] The airport has a facility for parking 1,100 vehicles directly opposite to the passenger terminal.