[4] The planned capacity of the airport was 100,000 passengers per year, including both tourists and locals.

[7] It is the closest airport to the pre-Islamic archaeological site of Mada'in Saleh and Al-Ula Heritage Village.

The airport is the first one in Saudi Arabia specifically designed to serve people coming to the region for visiting purposes.

[8] In March 2021, the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia has approved the landing of international flights at the airport.

[10] In October 2023, The Royal Commission for Al-Ula announced a new expansions of the airport, in addition to its new designs.