Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.
Airfield Status
For turboprops and air taxis near Hugh Town (St Mary's), St Mary's Airport, Isles of Scilly is worth a look. Runway: 14/32 – 695 m × 23 m asphalt; 09/27 – 522 m asphalt. Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission. Prior permission (PPR) is required.
- Runway
- 14/32 – 695 m × 23 m asphalt; 09/27 – 522 m asphalt
- Customs & immigration
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Business jets
- No – 695 m runway with steep end gradients; no fuel
- Opening hours
- Summer Mon–Sat 08:00–18:30. Winter Mon–Fri 08:15–12:15 and 13:15–17:30; Sat 08:15–12:15. Closed on Sundays
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1720 424335 (ATC / PPR)
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 29 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
St Mary's Airport, High Cross Lane, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NG. The nearest major city is Hugh Town (St Mary's).
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Town | 5 min | 1 mi · 2 km |
| Penzance | 14 hr 15 min | 47 mi · 75 km |
| St Peter Port | 15 hr 30 min | 103 mi · 165 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Small terminal with a café with panoramic harbour views; visiting aircraft parked on grass.
Strictly PPR with minimum 2 hours' notice; NO FUEL and no hangarage for visiting aircraft; closed Sundays; served by Skybus and Penzance Helicopters.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
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