It was constructed by a Singaporean contractor, Tuff Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. Test flight at the airport began on 14 August 2018.

[14] The Maldives Customs Service stopped the illegal export of coconut palm trees from the Maafaru island uprooted as a direct result of the airport project.

According to rumors, Regional Airports Director General Saamee Ageel is also accused of owning a private yacht which is currently being investigated by the Asset Recovery Commission of the Office of The President.

[24] Anti-Corruption Commission requested that the Regional Airports Deputy Director General Ahmed Mahreen be suspended.

The airport includes a passenger terminal and a VIP lounge, and is managed and maintained by the national airline Maldivian.