Isles of Scilly Skybus

Isles of Scilly Skybus (IATA: 5Y, ICAO: IOS) is a regional carrier based in the United Kingdom, headquartered in Penzance, Cornwall. The airline was founded in March 1984 and began operations in August of the same year. It is owned by Isles of Scilly Steamship Company and operates year-round from its main hubs at Land's End Airport and Newquay Airport in Cornwall, with seasonal services from Exeter Airport in Devon.

The airline's network serves the Isles of Scilly and the surrounding southwestern regions of England. Skybus operates a fleet of nine aircraft comprising Britten-Norman Islander 8-seaters and De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 19-seaters. These proven regional aircraft are well-suited to the airline's short-haul routes and are designed to operate from smaller airfields. The fleet size and aircraft type reflect Skybus's focus on point-to-point regional connectivity rather than hub-and-spoke operations.

Isles of Scilly Skybus is an independent operator and is not part of any airline alliance. The airline maintains a straightforward approach to regional air transport, prioritizing reliability and accessibility for passengers traveling between the Isles of Scilly and the mainland.