Seoul Airport will become an exclusive military facility by March 2027.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense does not plan to renew the lease agreement of the Seoul Air Base with a civilian operator after March 4, 2027 - it is planned to be rebuilt in accordance with NATO requirements to receive F-35 fighter jets and other types of military aircraft.
In October 2026, Lithuanian Defense Minister R. Kovna announced plans to expand the base to accommodate up to 750 NATO troops on a rotating basis. During the restoration, the creation of new infrastructure is planned: barracks, warehouses, service facilities, as well as the restoration of the track. Completion of the work is planned for the second decade of 2028.