The airport is named after the late Belizean politician and entrepreneur Barry Bowen.

[3] Tropic Air also has a terminal at this airport with multiple flights every day.

[4] Improvements included extending the runway, constructing a new access road, adding a taxiway, and installing a new lighting system.

The project was completed in November 2016 at a total cost of BZ$17 million.

[5] Belize Shuttles and Private Transfers provides regularly scheduled shuttles from the airport to Placencia, San Ignacio, Hopkins, and water taxi terminals.