new control tower. Up to 2014, all of the airport's runways were grass. During the winters of 2012/13 and 2013/14 the airport closed for long periods when the runways became waterlogged, and flights were temporarily moved from Land's End to Newquay. In May 2013, ISSC and the Council of the Isles of Scilly submitted a bid for finance from the European Regional Development Fund for runway resurfacing at Land's End, together with various improvements at St Mary's. In May 2014, the European Commission gave its approval. The cost of the planned asphalting at Land's End was stated to be £2.6M, for which the European fund's contribution was £1.3M. The airport closed on 4 July 2014 for the asphalting of two runways, with Skybus flights diverted to Newquay, and it reopened on 29 July. Airline and destination Other operations Skybus provides scenic flights around south west Cornwall using Britten Norman Islander aircraft. Trinity House also have a depot at the airfield. Traffic statistics Passengers and movements Routes Transport connections Skybus operate a shuttle bus from Penzance railway station to the airport. It is possible to book combined rail and air tickets. References External links Airports in Cornwall St Just in Penwith