The licensee is Montclare Shipping Company Ltd.[2] The aerodrome has one asphalt runway (08/26) aligned roughly east–west.

The runway is 651 meters (2,136 feet) in length making it suitable for most light aircraft up to the size of a King Air or Pilatus PC-12.

The airfield is owned and operated by the Gibbs family,[5][6] who have long been associated with the Elstree area.

Residents include aeroplane and helicopter schools, charter companies and maintenance services.

A flight information service for arriving, departing or transiting aircraft is provided by "Elstree Information" on the frequency of 122.405 MHz, and on the same frequency when required under the designation of "Elstree Radio" if the service requires downgrading due to staffing availability.