The airport is spread over 60 acres (24 ha).[8] In 2011, the state public works department (PWD) prepared a proposed investment of around ₹ 6 crore to renovate the airstrip. The masterplan included upgrading the terminal building with modern facilities, widening of the apron, a wider approach road from the national highway and construction of a compound wall.[6] In April 2013, the Government of Odisha began the process of acquiring more land in order to expand the airstrip.[5] The task of expansion was handed over to the Roads and Buildings Department. The runway was widened from 15 to 24 metres (49 to 79 ft) and a 2.5-kilometre (1.6 mi) boundary wall was built.[9]₹ 55 crore was sanctioned for this project.[9]
On 20 October 2022, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted Jeypore Airport the license to carry out commercial flight operations under the regional connectivity scheme.[12]
On 31 October 2022, the regional airline carrier, IndiaOne Air, began direct flight services from the airport to Bhubaneswar.[13]
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