[1] However, it remained underdeveloped for many years, being served only for a short while by regional carrier Vayudoot in the early 1990s.

[6] To push development and trade in the Marathwada region, the Maharashtra State Industries Ministry initiated the process of modernisation of airports operated by MIDC in 2006.

Since then, the airport remained inoperative for three years,[9] when in July 2023, three airlines, Star Air, Fly91 and TruJet announced plans to connect the airport with new destinations, such as Jalandhar, Bangalore, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg, Pune, Goa and Hyderabad under the UDAN Scheme, by the end of 2023 and the flighs are resumed now .

[10][11] While the new terminal building, capable of handling 300 passengers at peak hours, featured six check-in counters, VIP lounges, departure and arrival lounges, transit suites & snooze cabins, visitors' waiting area, and cafeteria, the airside saw drastic improvements as well.

[9] In July 2023, three airlines, Star Air, FLY91 and TruJet have announced to connect the airport with new destinations, such as Jalandhar, Bangalore, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg, Pune, Goa and Hyderabad under the UDAN Scheme, by the end of 2023.