Simandl Field/Private Airport

The closure was due to economic and land-use reasons following the death of its owner. The airport's owner and operator, Frank J. Simandl, passed away in 2006. As is common with private airfields located in growing suburban areas, the valuable land was eventually sold for commercial/industrial redevelopment. The pressure of real estate development and the lack of a successor to operate the airport led to its sale and subsequent closure.

The airport site has been completely redeveloped and is no longer recognizable as an airfield. The land where the runway and hangars once stood is now occupied by a large industrial facility. Specifically, a GE Gas Power service center and warehouse has been constructed on the property, with an address of approximately S84W18660 Enterprise Dr, Muskego, WI. All physical traces of the airport have been erased by this development.

Simandl Field was a privately-owned, private-use airport. Its primary function was to serve the general aviation community for recreational flying. It featured a single turf runway, designated 18/36, with dimensions of approximately 2600 x 100 feet. The airport was a classic example of a small, family-owned grass strip that supported personal aviation hobbies. It did not handle commercial, cargo, or military operations. Its significance was local, providing a base for a small number of private pilots and their light aircraft.

There are zero prospects for reopening Simandl Field. The land has been permanently repurposed for industrial use, with a significant commercial structure built directly on the former airport grounds. The redevelopment is irreversible, making any return to aviation use impossible.