However, the scheduled flight options are very limited, due to the airport's short runway and frequent closures under bad weather.
Motorists who frequently use the ferry are another factor, citing long wait times, frequent closures for maintenance and increasing prices.
However, its altitude means snow is possible even in late spring and early autumn, and the Carter Bar pass can be subject to frequent snow-related closures during the winter.
All roads are subject to frequent closures during heavy snow in winter.
Because of the often poor condition of the terrain the airport suffered from frequent closure.
However due to delays the tunnels only opened with 1 carriageway available and frequent closures.
The increased rail traffic and the resulting frequent closures of the level crossings disrupted the ever growing city and made its expansion more difficult.
It is thought that this move was to accommodate guests who were frustrated over the frequent closure of The Bat, a recently added attraction.
Although membership was initially free and unrestricted, growing membership forced frequent extended closures of new-member signup.
The Park and Ride bus service car park is subject to flooding and this causes frequent closures of the service.