By November 2011, there were three concession procedures ran by the government and were unable to find an operator for the airport.

[5] The airport has been equipped with a high intensity light system – First Category, for landing and taking off in conditions of poor visibility.

The runway is expected to be 3km long, making it the third longest in Bulgaria after Sofia (3,6km), Burgas (3,2km) and longer than Varna (2,5km) respectively.

A perimeter fence and video surveillance system are currently under construction and aimed to be finalised by the end of 2023.

[8] Being located in the heart of Bulgaria, 12km away from the former capital of Veliko Tarnovo,[9] would contribute to the local economy by serving the largest British community in the country, home to more than 20% of the expatriates.