[4] Construction began in early 1979 with British funding, shortly after Dominica's independence.

[5] The airport was officially opened in 1981, and was preferred over Melville Hall (a two-hour drive from the national capital of Roseau at the time).

Crosswinds, "occasional landing difficulties", and the facility's small size plagued its operation from the onset despite being closer to Roseau.

One of the largest aircraft to ever land at the airport was a Samaritan's Purse operated Basler BT-67.

The following airlines operate passenger and chartered flights to the Canefield Airport: • Red represents year-round destinations.