 The airport then closed at the end of April 2008, but a heliport facility was still provided for the use of the air ambulance and the South Yorkshire Police helicopter.In November 2010, the operational base for the Sheffield-based aircraft was moved to Bagby Airport near Thirsk.The second aircraft then made another move in March 2012 to RAF Topcliffe, which it shares with the 645 Volunteer Gliding Squadron.