This airstrip was constructed in 1974 by the Public Works Department[2] and was transferred to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) after its formation in 2002.
[3] The Bombay Flying Club leased the airstrip from the MADC and shifted its training operations here in 2009 to avoid the congested air-space of Mumbai.
[4] A 150 m (490 ft) long taxiway connects the runway to a small terminal building and a hangar.
Night landing facility is now available with runway lights and an ATC tower.
Commercial operations will be starting soon in the coming future.