Deesa was chosen due to its strategic location, being close to the international border with Pakistan.

The first phase of this proposal includes spending ₹3,000 crore (US$350 million) on strengthening airport infrastructure.

[5][6] In March 2018, the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Prime Minister of India approved the forward air force base plan.

[9] On 30 September 2022, the groundbreaking ceremony for runway and allied infrastructure at the Deesa Air Force station was held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The new runway was constructed at cost of ₹394 crore (US$46 million) and was inaugurated on 21 February 2024 by PM Modi.