Frogga, yes they messed about too much with the two million passenger terminal, however I think to say that they put all their eggs in one basket is a tad unfair.
From 2003 to 2007, freight tonnage increased at the airport by 245%, although 2007 was a little down on the 2006 high. In the new management's first year in charge of Coventry Airport (2006), freight actually more than doubled year on year.
Business Jet usage also increased at the airport year on year by 35% (2006 vs 2007).
Re the runway closures, a Coventry Airport representative stated at the last Consultative Committee meeting that the closures could be "reviewed" if interest is shown to use the airport at such times.