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 is in the valley of the Huallaga River, with high terrain in all quadrants.

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