The airport has handled almost every type of aircraft from the Concorde which operates scheduled services during the winter and summer months to the heavy US military C54 cargo aircraft. The Airport also operates on a 24-hour basis. The airport has excellent approach and handling aids, considered some of the best in the Eastern Caribbean. Beside other aids, the Airport also has radar facilities as well as Precision Approach lighting system. The fact that the country was able to develop its airport at an early stage of international operations, ensured the maintenance of its reputation as the principal hubbing centre in the Eastern Caribbean.
Most passengers travelling to other Caribbean islands usually make their connection in Barbados.
The Air Traffic Control facilities and communication linkages allow for easy access and departure to and from the airport with limited delays and easy access to and from hotels and also facilitate crew change-over at Barbados. Construction work on the Airport Expansion and Refurbishment Project actually commenced in December 1998 with work on the expansion of the present car-park and bus parking bays. The taxiways, runway and some portions of the aircraft parking stands are being resurfaced presently. Work should commence in August 1999 on the demolition of the present cargo terminal to make room for expanded aircraft parking areas. It is also expected that work on the new Arrivals Terminal will commence in early 2000.