The airport was constructed at a cost of ₹ 979 crore, and was completed in a record time of two years and two months. The construction work started in December 1995 and completed in February 1998. The airport was expected to be able to cater to 300 incoming and outgoing passengers.
The airport was built within a short timeframe of two years and two months at an expense of ₹ 979 crore, with construction commencing in December 1995 and finishing in February 1998. It was intended to serve 300 travelers daily.