The airport is 12km from Cardiff. It has an annual capacity of 3 million passengers.

Facilities at the airport include 278 short term parking spaces, 1,836 long term parking spaces, 1 airport hotel, bureau de change, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, VIP lounge, duty free shop, newsagent, pharmacy, gift shop, travel agent, tourist help desk, car rental, taxi rank, baby/parent room, disabled facilities and business facilities.