The airport is largely used for international and domestic flights, but caters to private, amateur sport and air ambulance flights. Žilina airport often serves as a primary training airport for students at the University of Žilina majoring in air transport-related studies.
Žilina airport is predominantly used for global and national flights, but it also supports personal flying activities and emergency medical transport services. The airport often serves as a key educational hub for students pursuing degrees in aviation-related fields at the University of Žilina.