The military airfield has a 700m long and 50m wide grass runway and is managed by the Italian Air Force's Airport Detachment Toblach.

The airfield was constructed in 1915 by the Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops during World War I as a base close to the Italian front.

After World War II, the Italian Air Force resumed winter training at Toblach and built hangars and a recreational center for its officers.

The air force also maintains a number of holiday homes for its members and a meteorological station at the airport.

The airport management on these days is carried out by members of the Aero Club Dobbiaco - Toblach.