The main role of this airfield is to train pilots to fly transport planes.

[2] The station undertakes logistics support tasks allotted by Air HQs and HQ TC.

[3] Every two odd years, Aero India, a biennial air show takes place at Yelahanka air force station.

[4][5] Since 2013, Mi-8, An-32 and Dornier planes are positioned at AFS Yelahanka.

[6][7] It had formerly hosted a HAL Tejas aircraft squadron, before it was moved to Sulur Airforce Station.