Engelsdorf / Motorschirm Airfield

The closure was due to personal reasons, specifically the retirement of the private owner and operator. This is a common reason for the closure of small, privately-run special category airfields ('Sonderlandeplatz') in Germany. The decision was not forced by economic failure, a major accident, or regulatory action.

The site is defunct as an airfield. Recent satellite imagery shows that the grass runway, while still faintly visible, is unmaintained, overgrown, and being reclaimed by nature. Vehicle tracks suggest it may be used for agricultural access. The small building/hangar on the premises still stands, but the site is inactive and has effectively reverted to being a simple field within a rural, agricultural landscape. It has not been redeveloped for other purposes such as a solar farm or industrial use.

Engelsdorf was a 'Sonderlandeplatz' (special landing site) with a focus on recreational aviation. Its name, 'Motorschirm Airfield', highlights its primary function as a base for paramotors (powered paragliders). It also catered to other ultralight aircraft. The airfield's significance was local, serving as a friendly, privately-managed hub for pilots and enthusiasts in the Saxony-Anhalt region. It operated under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during daytime and was a characteristic example of Germany's grassroots general aviation scene.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airfield. The process to re-certify and operate a 'Sonderlandeplatz' in Germany is complex and costly, requiring a dedicated new operator or club to invest and navigate the regulatory requirements with the state aviation authority (Landesluftfahrtbehörde). Given that it was closed following the operator's retirement, a reopening is considered highly unlikely.