Opened in 1936, Târgu Mureș's first airport was built 2.5 kilometers away from the city centre.

[2] The old location continues to serve recreational aviation, under the name "Aeroportul Sportiv Elie Carafoli" and ICAO code LRMS.

[3] The project involved the refurbishment of the runway and the apron (an estimated RON77 million investment).

The auction was won by the Porr-Geiger Association, while construction began in early October 2017 and ended in June 2018.

[5] The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Târgu Mureș Airport: Media related to Târgu Mureș International Airport at Wikimedia Commons