It is part of the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, a British Overseas Territory established in 1960.

British military missions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East have relied heavily on the support provided by the airfield.

Its strategic location allowed for monitoring of activities in the Middle East and supported various NATO operations in the region.

[3] Recent surveys have rediscovered numerous ancient sites, including quarries and tombs, from various historical periods.

This project is part of the APOLLO programme, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and accommodation across British military bases in Cyprus.