The airport was built in the 60's, with a grass runway, as logistical and technical support for the near Arbatax paper mill.

In 1993, a group of local entrepreneurs built a terminal and offered seasonal charter flights[3] (June, July, September, October)[4] with regional airlines with aircraft such as BAe 146, Bombardier Q400 and ATR72.

[7] In 2021, the Industrial Consortium, owner of the Aliarbatax company holding 100% of the airport's shares, started plans to obtain authorisation from ENAC to reopen the airport for general aviation, with aircraft not exceeding 5,700 kg (12,600 lb) MTOW and 12 passengers, in summer 2021.

Initial plans for 2022 included the airport to offer commercial flights on aircraft up to 100 seats.

[8] On 28 April 2022, ENAC gave the authorisation to reopen the airport for general aviation while plans to offer flights on 100-seat aircraft were moved into summer 2023.