[1][2][3] Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated regular flights from here to Dhaka until 1996.

[5][6] During World War II, the airport was known as the Hijli Base Area, and was used by the Twentieth Air Force.

[7] It hosted the United States Army Air Force XX Bomber Command 58th Bombardment Wing between 8–24 February 1945, prior to its deployment to the Mariana Islands.

[6] A persistent dispute has raged between residents of Natore and Pabna, each asserting that Ishwardi Airport is situated within their respective districts.

In reality, the administrative building of the airport geographically falls under Lalpur Upazila of Natore District.