Kendriya Vidyalaya Air Force Station was established as a full fledged Vidyalaya in 1981 from its earlier status as a branch of primary section of Kendriya Vidyalaya Coimbatore. Permanent buildings were constructed in the 12 acres of land provided by the 5BRD at a cost of 1.47 crores. In 1983 higher secondary section with Science, Commerce and Humanities stream was started. Later the commerce and Humanities streams were done away with.

The school was elevated to the status of MODEL KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA in 1998 enabling the development of computer labs , junior science lab , sports infrastructure,etc.