It provides a training establishment for Australian Army Aviation, and also hosts the Republic of Singapore Air Force's "Cougar" 126 Squadron.

[3] During 2005–06, the 1st Aviation Regiment moved its Headquarters, technical and logistic support squadrons and other elements to Robertson Barracks in Darwin.

In 2010, a new expanded contract was awarded to include most facets of the military rotary wing flying training for Kiowa, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters.

[6] In 2009, the 173rd Aviation Squadron ceased operations at Oakey, transferring the unit's Beechcraft King Air 350s to the RAAF.

[9] Aircraft flew daily sorties in support of flood affected areas such as Lismore, Murwillumbah and Ballina by transporting food, water, personnel and construction equipment.

The museum maintains a significant collection of artefacts dating from the inception of the Army Flying Corps and WWI to the present day.

The current terminal structure was built at the same time as the new buildings for the Army Flying Museum refurbishment in 2005 and shares the access road to this facility.

The airfield does not cater for Regular Public Transport (RPT) airline services, however, it does provide an emergency alternative in the event of adverse weather.