Commenting that other counties are not so fortunate the Journal makes the statement that the situation in these less advantaged counties "...will only become worse if operators, pilots and users do not make themselves heard."

Since 1999 the aerodrome has been pursuing an application for the improvement of the existing 03/21 grass runway with an all-weather surface. Notwithstanding the unaccepatable delay to what is at the end of the day a legitimate business concern, the application has inevitably attracted the attention of objector interests. Early this year a 'misleading and alarmist' letter to local residents from the opposition Sywell Airport Action Committee earned a robust response from the aerodrome which has agreed with Wellingborough Borough Council restrictions on the use of the all-weather runway.

As the Journal so rightly states, flying "...is a perfectly legitimate pursuit both for business and pleasure. It is therefore important that we all do so in a responsible manner and at the same time make our voice heard with the Local Planning Authority and Government Aviation Departments. You do have your part to play otherwise you WILL wake up to the demise of your GA Aerodrome when it is far too late."