Also, the airport is located on the banks of the river Beas, and in 1995, its flash floods posed a threat to the runway.

The new air terminal at Bhuntar was inaugurated in 2008, and the airport apron enlarged to park two aircraft at a time.

[6] Himalayan Bulls, in collaboration with Deccan Charters, commenced Kullu-Chandigarh-Kullu flights thrice a day from 2 April 2014.

In order to strengthen air connectivity in the state, the Himachal Pradesh Government plans to upgrade the airport.

The Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Roorkee has prepared a detailed feasibility report for expanding the airport runway by 550 metres at a cost of Rs.