It is the most important airport in the Huánuco Region in central Peru and is operated by the civil government.

It is currently served by 3 airlines, all of them offering daily flights to Lima: ATSA, Star Perú and Wayraperú.

Although there are no other regular scheduled services, the airport serves many charter and private flights.

The runway length includes a 300 metres (980 ft) displaced threshold on the western end.

The Huanuco non-directional beacon (Ident: NUC) is located on the field.