Dalgopol Airfield

The airfield was closed for economic reasons following the political changes in Bulgaria in 1989. It was part of the state-run agricultural aviation system which was dismantled after the end of the socialist era. The centralized, state-funded model that supported such airfields became obsolete, leading to its abandonment.

The airfield is completely abandoned and in a state of severe disrepair. Satellite imagery shows a single asphalt runway that is heavily cracked, weathered, and partially overgrown with grass and weeds. The associated support buildings and hangars are derelict. The abandoned runway is now unofficially used by local residents for informal activities such as drag racing, car drifting, and driver training.

Dalgopol Airfield was a typical agricultural airfield ('Selskostopansko letishte' in Bulgarian) active during the socialist period in Bulgaria. Its primary and sole purpose was to support agricultural operations in the surrounding fertile plains. It served as a base for utility aircraft, most notably the Antonov An-2, which were used for large-scale crop dusting, aerial seeding, and pest control. It was a vital piece of infrastructure for the region's centrally-planned agricultural economy but held no military or commercial passenger significance.

There are no known official plans, proposals, or prospects for reopening Dalgopol Airfield. The original purpose for its existence is gone, and there is no modern economic demand for an airfield in this specific location, especially with the major Varna Airport (VAR) located about 70 km to the east. The cost to repair the runway and rebuild the infrastructure to meet current aviation standards would be prohibitive.