The airport serves Kuala Terengganu which is located 8 km (5.0 mi) away.

Malaysia Airlines has agreed with Tabung Haji that it will also bring passengers to Mecca via Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia.

[5] In July 1992, the Terengganu state government applied to the federal government for the expansion of the airport costing RM34 million, which included the building of a new terminal building and the extension of the airport runway.

[6] The expansion was also considered by the state government in 1993 when it wanted to allow international airlines to fly direct to the east coast part of the peninsular.

This includes funding to extend the runway and upgrade the terminal of the airport.