It was operated and administered by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

Aircraft used included the Fairey Battle, Northrop Nomad, Westland Lysander, Bristol Bolingbroke and Avro Anson.

Bombing ranges were located near Melbourne, Frome, Tempo, and Dutton.

Wildlife habitat has been restored and area has been set aside for agricultural demonstration purposes.

The airfield was constructed in a typical BCATP wartime pattern, with three runways formed in a triangle.