The airfield was built by the Imperial Japanese Army in the early 20th century and was called Keton. After the Second World War, Southern Sakhalin was handed over to the Soviet Union, and the airbase was then expanded.
A military airfield was established by the Imperial Japanese Army during the early 20th century and was initially known as Keton. After the end of World War II, the region of Southern Sakhalin was transferred to Soviet control, prompting the growth of the airbase.