 In June 2014 Fly Llanbedr Limited were awarded their licence to run a flight training and air experience operation from Llanbedr Airfield.In July 2014 it was named as one of 8 possible locations for the UK spaceport the British government is looking to establish by 2018.The shortlist was reduced to 6 airports in March 2015, with Llanbedr still a candidate.