It is important to keep a strategic viewpoint on Prestwick's position within the Central Scotland airports. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh are, at times, close to capacity with very few stands available for the early morning departures. Also, if we can remember the plans produced before the economy nosedived - both Edinburgh and Glasgow believed that they would require second runways! Would that be a good use of resources given Prestwick's proximity? I doubt if the local population at either airport would be overjoyed!