The airport‌ is located at Nowhata, about 10 kilometers north from city center of Rajshahi and named after Sufi saint Shah Makhdum Rupos.

The airport also serves as a base for two flying training academies.

After finishing the development project, the terminal will have total 31000 square feet area.

[6][7] On 17 November 2022, Novoair became the first airline in the country to operate inter-city flight other than Dhaka, connecting Rajshahi with Cox's Bazar.

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