[1] The airport was opened in 1938 when Aero began passenger traffic, which was later interrupted by the war.

[4] In 1951 Vaasa Airport got its first international connection as Veljekset Karhumäki opened a route to Sundsvall in Sweden.

[4] In 1971 the runway was extended to 2,000 metres and Finnair began jet traffic with DC-9 aircraft.

[4] In 1998 Vaasa Airport took a step towards more international aviation, as the runway was extended to 2,500 metres in October.

[4] In 2014 the terminal's renovation was completed: a new baggage claim hall, security control rearrangement, another café and a new store.