As a result, it is the busiest airport in Shikoku by aircraft operations, with around 15,000 takeoffs and landings each year.

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force established the 14 Squadron flying at least two Fuji UH-1J and one Kawasaki OH-6D by mid-April 2010 at the airport.

Since Tokyo-Haneda opened its fourth runway, All Nippon Airways announced the resumption of service to Tokyo.

An international terminal facility with a dedicated boarding bridge and waiting area opened in January 2018, mainly to accommodate charter flights from China.

[4] ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. maintains a plant (primarily aircraft modification and refurbishment) at the airport.