Additionally, it supports general aviation activities for the Istmo Region, encompassing cities such as Juchitan, Salina Cruz, Tehuantepec, and Ixtepec in Oaxaca.

In its history, the airport has predominantly operated as an Air Force Base, maintaining this role even after notable developments in 2017.

[2] Passenger services commenced that year, marked by Aeromar's inaugural flight from Mexico City to Ixtepec on April 26, 2017.

It includes a check-in area, a security checkpoint, an arrivals hall with baggage claim facilities and a departure concourse with direct access to the apron, allowing passengers to board their planes by walking to the aircraft.

Adjacent facilities include hangars for civil aviation, administration offices, housing units, a hospital, and other amenities for accommodating Air Force personnel.