In early 2008, a new safety system was installed at the airfield. Plans by the Israel Airports Authority and civil aviation managers to expand the airfield southward by 100 dunams (10 hectares) were rejected.
In early 2008, a new safety system was implemented at the airfield. The plans to expand the airfield by 100 dunams (10 hectares) in the southern direction were declined by the Israel Airports Authority and civil aviation managers.