The following Royal Air Force units were here at some point under RAF Newtownards:[3] The airfield is the home base of the Ulster Flying Club (UFC).

Many private pilot owners and self-build constructors base their aircraft in the several hangars on the airfield.

A report dated 18 May 2023 by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch into the fatal crash on 19 July 2022 of Aeroprakt A32 Vixxen, G-ENVV highlighted multiple concerns and failings regarding the operation of the airfield and an apparent cavalier attitude to safety procedures by some pilots and the operating committee.

HeliPower operates leisure and charter flights as well as helicopter fight training for the PPL (H) pilot licence.

They operate several rotary aircraft including Robinson R22, R44 and Bell Jet Ranger.

Annual permit inspections, kit build projects, routine maintenance, engine and airframe repairs are carried out by inspectors approved by the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) and the British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA).