I would second (or third) Perranporth. It is a lovely spot; I have been there many times. The absence of an IAP is irrelevant because if you need to you would go into Newquay anyway and leave the aircraft there; they are that close. However, I suspect it will depend on where you live; the longer the journey to the airport gets the less you use the aircraft. You probably realise that both airports do suffer from the Cornish wash (another way of say lengthy periods of very fine drizzle) and Ha (another way of say sea fogs) and of course it does rain in Cornwall most of the time. That said the weather at Exeter is often the complete opposite of Newquay. I have only been to Bodmin once. I suspect and gather it would not be ideal for most light aircraft, the approach can be a little challenging and the grass is often water logged. However I am no expert and doubtless it would be worth talking it over with resident owners.
It would be interesting to know how the cost compares of basing an aircraft at these three; perhaps you might report back if you find out.
Oops just noticed Bodmin is out anyway due to the aircraft.
Last edited by Fuji Abound; 31st August 2012 at 10:54.