Its history was checkered based on lack of economic viability and local political differences. Arkia handled domestic flights until end of 2003, when it closed down due to a lack of passenger traffic. Now rights to fly a domestic route to and from the airport are held by Tamir Airways, while rights to operate the landing strip are owned by a separate company that is in a dispute with Tamir Airways.
The airline's history was marked by economic unfeasibility and local political disagreements. Arkia handled domestic flights until 2003 when it ceased operations due to low passenger traffic. Currently, Tamir Airways operates domestic routes, while another company owns the landing strip in a dispute with Tamir Airways.