Nokomis Airport

Economic reasons and declining use. Like many small, private, or municipally-supported airstrips in rural areas, the closure was likely due to a combination of factors including low traffic volumes, the high cost of maintenance (even for a turf runway), insurance and liability concerns, and a lack of funding. There is no evidence of a specific accident or military conversion leading to its closure.

The airport is permanently closed and has been fully returned to agricultural land. An examination of satellite imagery at the coordinates (51.6, -104.9383) reveals that the former runway area has been plowed over and is now indistinguishable from the surrounding cultivated farm fields. All associated airport infrastructure, if any existed, has been removed. The site is now actively used for farming.

Nokomis Airport was a small, uncertified aerodrome that served the local community and agricultural industry of Nokomis, Saskatchewan. Its primary role was supporting general aviation. This included recreational flights by private pilots and, crucially, serving as a base for agricultural aircraft (crop dusters) during planting and growing seasons. It featured a single turf runway, designated 08/26, with a length of approximately 2,600 feet. The airport's significance was purely local, providing essential air access for the region's farming operations.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Nokomis Airport. The land has been completely repurposed for agriculture, which is the primary economic driver in the area. Re-establishing an airport would require acquiring the land from its current owner and significant investment, for which there is no apparent demand. Pilots in the region now use other nearby facilities, such as the paved runway at Watrous Airport (CKR5).