Construction began in 1941 and the field opened the following year, featuring a 1,200-meter (3,900 ft) wood and concrete runway.

An aerodrome in Rognan was first considered by the Royal Air Force during the Norwegian Campaign in May 1940, although the plans were never carried through.

It received a runway measuring 1,200 by 60 meters (3,940 by 200 ft), with a combined wooden and concrete surface.

However, the Luftwaffe made little use of the airfield, retaining it mostly as a reserve airport for Bodø Air Station.

A contributing factor has been the high load on Bodø Airport, which has caused restrictions on use by recreational aircraft.