The naval air station is namesake in the memory of Vice-Admiral S. M. Ahsan and serves as a logistics and surveillance base for the Pakistani military operational mandate.

[1] The PNS Ahsan serves under the Southern Command and provides all logistics air support and surveillance activities for the Pakistani military.

[2] [3] Since the active deployment on 7 June 2010, the Pakistan Navy's Air Arm has stationed 333 Sq.

[4] The naval air stationed has supervised the distribution of more than 15000 kg relief goods to Gwadar affectees.

[5] The PNS Ahsan has facilitates the logistical support to nearby Jinnah Naval Base and supports its Electronic intelligence (ELINT) collection as well as coordination with the Navy's Air Defense Arm based in Ormara.