[2][3] The foundation stone was laid by then tourism minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali.

[4] In June 2018, the first test flight was conducted by Tara Air despite the airport not having blacktopped the runway.

[5] In January 2023, a certification flight was conducted by Tara Air.

[6][7] In May 2023, Nepal Airlines launched regular flights from the airport.

[10] The airport resides at an elevation of 5,015 ft (1,529 m) above mean sea level.