 Talks were held in 2006, with reports commissioned by the national government, local government, and tourist organizations to commence operation.Finally, the decision was made clear in 2007 after multiple bids had been submitted to award operation to Tepe Akfen Ventures Airports Holding (TAV), which paid $50,000 a year, and a 65% share in profit for the right to operate the airport for 25 years.TAV then updated and expanded the airport, including lengthening the runway to 2,350m in order to handle international operations, among other things.