It handles regional and international air traffic for the town of Útila.

The airport is served by two airlines on a daily schedule,[3] as well as numerous private and charter flights.

Útila island is 36 kilometres (22 mi) offshore from the city of La Ceiba.

The Utila VOR-DME (ident: UTI) is 600 metres (2,000 ft) south of the runway.

The Bonito VOR-DME (Ident: BTO) is located on the mainland 22.6 nautical miles (41.9 km) south of the airport.