The possibility re-opening the airport was first discussed in the mid-1990s by which time Ventspils had become an important transport hub.

The main conclusions of this research were that the rehabilitation of the airport would enhance the efficiency of transport corridors and foster economic activity in the region.

At the start of 2001, all documentation for the airport exploitation was prepared and a modern security program was developed.

The certificate confirmed that the aerodrome was suitable for exploitation and the first programs of flights were for conclusion that the first cycle of Ventspils Airport development was completed.

On 11 April 2008, Latvian national airline airBaltic began the first regular service from the airport to Riga but ceased after few months due to low patronage.