Swansea is easily accessible by the M4 motorway from all areas of the United Kingdom. Swansea Airport is only 30 minutes away from junction 42 of the M4. After reaching Swansea city centre follow A483 and then the A4118 for approx. 20 minutes to reach Swansea Airport. The Car park is located in front of the main terminal building and is free of charge.

Swansea Airport is mainly used to handle light aircraft and private planes. A flight training school is based at Swansea Airport, offering training on light aircraft and helicopters. The flight school has a number of aircraft that which are also used for practice and leisure. One of the Wales Air Ambulance helicopters is based there.

Additionally, Swansea Airport is used by police helicopters.

The airport's facilities date back to the early 1940s. There are 3 runways arranged in a triangular formation, of which only two are currently active. The main runway 04/22 is a little under 1,500m, aligned in a northeast/southwest configuration.

Runway 10/28 is 800m long, aligned in a northwest/southeast configuration, crossing the main runway. Located on the eastern part of the site is the airport's only terminal building with seats for 25 passengers. The air traffic control tower is integrated into the terminal building.