The increase in landing fees are appropriate. For quite a considerable period of time (years) the MoD thus the UK Taxpayer - have been subsidising the Commercial operation at this MoD airfield. Due to the operations of Monarch and GibAirways, it is a requirement for MoD staff to be available to keep the airfield open - and this manpower can be expensive. Further the landing fees are within guidelines as published for civilian use of MoD airfields.