Construction on the runway started on 13 May 1996. The work included an  new terminal building with a new border control. This was needed to allow up to 50 people to travel abroad on one flight, mostly foreign workers at Aker Stord.
In May 1996, construction on the runway began. This included the creation of a new terminal building and a new border control facility. Such improvements were required to handle up to 50 travelers abroad per flight, mainly foreign workers at Aker Stord.