The base was named RNAS Morib, but construction never commenced due to the Japanese Imperial Army's attacks on Malaya, which began in November 1941.

The RMAF installed a Marconi S600 radar at the site, making the base the second air defence centre in Malaysia.

The base was designed as a heliport, with one of its primary functions being the conduct of search and rescue missions in the Straits of Malacca region.

The equipment from Bukit Jugra was transferred to Sarawak, to what is now known as Kota Samarahan Air Force Base.

The helicopters stationed at Jugra Air Base were also tasked with assisting the special forces in missions and training activities.

The crash resulted in injuries to 22 people, including 13 RMAF personnel, 8 schoolchildren, and 1 school staff member.

While a few helicopters were later permitted to fly again after upgrades, they were ultimately phased out due to maintenance costs and the unavailability of service parts.