It is located in the southwesternmost part of the island, near the town of Bon Accord, and 11 km (6.8 mi) from the capital, Scarborough.

The facilities at Crown Point were upgraded in the mid-1980s to accommodate a new terminal building, access roads, and extended apron.

Another development program was scheduled to commence in 2011, anticipated to include an extension of the terminal building, runway works and the addition of jet bridges to the structure.

[3] In 2011 according to Trinidad Express Tobago has recorded a 60% decrease in tourist arrivals, calling into question the practicality of the government's plan to further expand the airport.

The project is a part of Vision 2020 and includes: These works will ensure that Trinidad and Tobago maintains United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Category 1 (highest) status.

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights to and from Tobago: To date, there have been no serious air incidents at the airport.