1. Sandown and Shanklin Flying Services was formed in early 1935 with the objective of buying Shanklin Flying Services business (including 2 aircraft) and operating from Sandown.

When WW2 started all IOW airfields, with the exception of Somerton, were closed and the landing areas obstructed. The airfield re-opened after the war as the Isle of Wight Airport, and services resumed, operated by various small (and often short-lived) airlines. In addition, substantial numbers of light aircraft made use of the field, particularly during the summer months. However, by the early 70s business was declining, and eventually the field closed. In 1976 the site was sold and the new owners re-opened the airfield later that year.