The runway has been expanded to handle small jet aircraft.
In the late 1970s the runway was expanded and lengthened.
In the first phase, the runway will be expanded to 3,000 meters (9,850 ft.).
Also, the existing runway will be expanded to handle large passenger aircraft.
Most recently runway 8/26 was expanded in length bringing it to 6,934 feet long and 150 feet wide.
The runway was expanded in 2003; it previously measured 2,720 by 60 feet (829 x 18 m).
In 2000, the runway was expanded from 3,000 to 4,000 feet.
The runway was extended and expanded several times.
The runway was expanded and a new lighting system was installed in 2011.
In 1955, the runway was expanded to multiple jet bomber operational length.