The majority of the route of the extension uses the alignment of the Ponteland Railway, with a short (around 0.2 miles or 0.32 kilometres) section of new right-of-way at the airport end.

[2][3] During the construction of the line, a dedicated bus service operated between Bank Foot and Newcastle International Airport.

Only the rail link serving Birmingham International Airport was rated higher.

[6] In November 2024, the track on the second platform at the station was removed after lying unused for a number of years.

[8] The station is equipped with ticket machines, waiting shelter, seating, next train information displays, timetable posters, and an emergency help point.