Maple Cave Park Airport

The specific reason for the airport's closure is not officially documented. As a small, privately-owned airfield, the closure was most likely due to private circumstances, such as the sale of the land, the owner no longer being an active pilot, prohibitive costs of maintenance and insurance, or liability concerns. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to a major accident, military conversion, or significant economic downturn affecting a public facility.

The site is currently private property. Modern satellite imagery of the coordinates reveals a large, open grass field. The faint outline of the former runway is still visible as a mowed or maintained strip within the larger field. The land appears to be used for agricultural purposes (such as haying) or is simply maintained as open space by the landowner. There are no remaining airport buildings or infrastructure, and it is not used for any aviation activities.

Maple Cave Park Airport was a private general aviation airfield that became active sometime between 1960 and 1965. It featured a single unpaved, turf runway oriented approximately north/south with a length of 2,200 feet. The airport's primary function was to serve light, private aircraft. The name 'Maple Cave Park' suggests it may have been associated with a private recreational area, a farm, or a personal estate, providing fly-in access for its owner and guests. It was never a commercial or public-use airport and did not handle scheduled flights or military operations.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Maple Cave Park Airport. Having been officially closed for over 50 years and the land integrated into private use, re-establishing an airport at this location is considered extremely unlikely. It would require the landowner's initiative, significant private investment, and a lengthy process of FAA approval and certification.