During World War II, several German and Hungarian units used the air base.

On October 1, 1939 the Royal Hungarian Army's 1st Parachute Company was created.

After World War II, a Soviet fighter regiment was stationed in Pápa.

The regiment was that time equipped with three squadrons of MiG-21F type aircraft.

[4] In December 2015, a new Air Traffic Control Tower was inaugurated.