Council manages and maintains the Aerodrome. This includes making sure it is safe for all users, including the runway, taxi area, security fencing and navigation lights (suitable for night time or adverse weather). The Aerodrome has an important Lifelines function in an event of an emergency.
The Greymouth Aero Club has a base at the Aerodrome. They act as a control centre for incoming and departing aircraft, both commercial and recreational flights.
The facility has a concrete helipad, and parachute landing area. It has been used a training venue for air rescue, rural fires and defensive car drives.
