Dima Airfield

Regulatory and legal issues. The airfield operated for many years in a legal grey area without all the necessary permits. It was ultimately shut down by authorities following official complaints (denuncias), likely related to noise, safety, or land use regulations. The closure was not due to a specific accident, military conversion, or economic failure of the operating club.

The airfield is permanently closed and abandoned for aviation use. The physical runway is still visible on satellite imagery but is marked with large, white 'X's painted on the thresholds, which is the standard international visual signal for a permanently closed runway. The infrastructure, including hangars, is still present but the site is in a state of disrepair and is not maintained for flight operations. The land has effectively reverted to private use, with some reports suggesting the hangars are used for agricultural storage.

Dima Airfield was a private airfield that served as a vital hub for the general aviation and ultralight (ULM) aircraft community in the Basque Country, particularly the province of Biscay. It was operated by the 'Club ULM de Dima' and featured a paved asphalt runway approximately 450 meters long. Its significance was primarily local, providing a base for recreational flying, flight training, and social gatherings for aviation enthusiasts. It was not used for commercial or military operations.

There are no known plans or credible prospects for reopening Dima Airfield. The significant regulatory and legal challenges that led to its closure would need to be overcome, which is considered highly unlikely. The local aviation community has since dispersed to other airfields in the region.