It also serves as a forward operating base of the Pakistan Air Force.

[1] It was converted into a domestic airport for civilian use, alongside military use.

Skardu Airport is connected to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, through regular Pakistan International Airlines flights, as well as frequent flights to Lahore,[4] Multan,[5] Faisalabad,[6] Sialkot[7] and Karachi.

[8] Flydubai has submitted a request to start international operations to and from Skardu Airport, which could potentially become the first foreign airline to start international routes from Skardu.

[9][10] On 14 August 2023, the first international flight operated by Pakistan International Airlines from Dubai landed at the airport, marking a major step towards promoting tourism in the region.