1. Bembridge Airport opened in 1920 on land owned by Bembridge Farm. In 1921 the airfield became a licensed aerodrome and was listed as "approved" by the Automobile Association by 1933 with available runway of 600 yds. In 1934 airline services were commenced by Spartan Airlines and terminal facilities were built. In the following 5 years other airlines (Portsmouth Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation and Channel Air Ferries ), operated into Bembridge. However when WW2 started Bembridge was closed and the landing area was obstructed by ditches to prevent the use of the airfield in the event of invasion.