In addition to national and international passenger traffic, San Luis Potosí Airport accommodates logistics and courier companies as well as industries involved in auto parts, steel, textiles, and furniture.

It was named after Ponciano Arriaga, a Mexican constitutional lawyer from San Luis Potosí who supported the government of Benito Juárez.

As of 2024, SLP is the 9th busiest airport in Mexico for cargo traffic,[3] and it served 736,386 passengers during that year, as indicated by data published by its owner and operator.

Additionally, there is a smaller runway, 04/22, with a length of 993 metres (3,258 ft), primarily used for general aviation and with limited utilization.

The upper level contains a security area and a departure concourse with a VIP Lounge and five gates, one of which has a jetbridge.