Mary's and the mainland UK ceased operations in October 2012, leaving Skybus as the sole remaining air link for the Isles of Scilly. A helicopter service operated between Land's End Airport and St. Mary's in summer 2018. In May 2013, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company and the Council of the Isles of Scilly submitted a joint bid for finance from the European Regional Development Fund for improvements to the terminal, new lighting and navigational systems and runway resurfacing, together with runway resurfacing at Land's End Airport. In May 2014, the European Commission gave its approval. The upgrades at St Mary's are expected to cost £6.5million. Facilities The terminal at the airport is open all year round whilst the airport is in operation. It has a buffet, toilets, as well as access to wheelchairs upon request. The airport is used as a landing area for some emergency services such as the HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Aircraft (based out of Newquay Airport) and the Cornwall Air Ambulance, as well as being the administrative base for the Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service. A public footpath passes within a few metres of the southern end of the runway; it is closed by warning lights and bells a few minutes before a take-off or landing is due. Airlines and destinations As of July 2020, St Mary's Airport has regular service to the following destinations: Statistics Incidents On 16 July 1983, a British Airways Helicopters passenger helicopter, on a scheduled flight from Penzance Heliport, crashed into the sea short of St Mary's Airport. 19 passengers and one crew member were killed; there were six survivors. References External links Airports in Cornwall Buildings and structures in the Isles of Scilly Transport in the Isles of Scilly St Mary's, Isles of Scilly