Carlson Farms Heliport

The heliport was privately owned and operated by Carlson Farms Inc. The closure was not due to military conversion, a major accident, or public economic factors. The reason was a private decision by the owner, most likely stemming from factors such as the sale of their helicopter, the high costs of aircraft operation and insurance, or a simple change in the owner's business or transportation needs.

The site of the former heliport is an active, operational farm. The coordinates point directly to the main complex of Carlson Farms, which includes farmhouses, large barns, and grain silos. Satellite imagery shows the area is dedicated to agriculture, and there is no longer any visible, designated infrastructure like a helipad or markings. The land has been fully reintegrated into the farm's grounds.

Carlson Farms Heliport was a private-use facility with its significance limited to serving the needs of its owner. It had no broader public or historical importance. When active, it would have handled a very low volume of helicopter traffic related to the farm's business. Operations likely included personal and business transportation for the farm's owners, and potentially aerial surveying or inspection of their extensive agricultural properties in the region. It did not handle any commercial, cargo, or passenger services.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. Any such initiative would be entirely at the discretion of the private owner, Carlson Farms Inc. Reopening would require the owner to acquire a helicopter and go through the process of re-registering the site with the FAA, ensuring it meets all current safety and operational standards. Given the length of time it has been closed, a reopening is considered highly unlikely.