DMH Airport

Economic reasons. The airport was a private facility owned and operated by the company Dean Mitchell Helicopters, Inc. The company ceased operations and its assets were liquidated, which led directly to the closure and decommissioning of its private airport and heliport.

The site is no longer used for aviation. The land and buildings have been repurposed for other industrial and commercial uses. Satellite imagery shows that the former runway and helipad areas are now used as an industrial storage yard, primarily for trucks, trailers, and other large equipment. The hangars and office buildings that once belonged to Dean Mitchell Helicopters are now occupied by other businesses.

DMH Airport (9KS9) was a private use airport and heliport whose significance was tied directly to its owner. Its primary function was to support the operations of Dean Mitchell Helicopters, Inc., which was a globally recognized Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility. The company specialized in the comprehensive service, repair, and modification of Bell helicopters. The airport handled helicopter test flights, as well as arrivals and departures for client aircraft from around the world. The facility included a short runway (approximately 1,600 ft) and multiple concrete helipads to support its extensive MRO business.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening 9KS9 as an airport. The land has been fully redeveloped for non-aviation industrial purposes. Furthermore, the city of Salina is well-served by the nearby Salina Regional Airport (KSLN), a large, public-use airport with extensive infrastructure, making the reopening of this small, private facility both unnecessary and highly unlikely.