Perhaps it's time to consider the dual mil/ civil airfield concept which is quite prevalent overseas with costs shared between both sides? As a start how about re opening the mil side at Newquay Airport? I'm sure Cornwall CC would appreciate the assistance with running costs, it's a good training base for the C130s & A400s who can't operate at their home base without upsetting the locals & it could even be the base for the new MPA - a bit further from the northern approaches granted but some of the seed corn crews might actually want to stay if they weren't going to Lossiemouth?