 151 Squadron with its Mosquito XXXs continued flying from Predannack until April 1946, and the following month the airfield closed being reduced to care and maintenance.After a period of experimental use by Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft) Ltd under the supervision of Barnes Wallis from 1951 to September 1957, the base was taken over by the Royal Navy on 15 December 1958.The airfield now operates as a satellite airfield for nearby RNAS Culdrose, to handle intensive helicopter operations and as a relief landing ground.