Villena

The definitive reason for closure was the construction of the Madrid-Levante high-speed railway line (AVE). The planned route for the railway passed directly through the airfield's grounds, including the runway, making its continued operation impossible. The land was expropriated by the state for this major infrastructure project.

The site of the former airfield is now permanently defunct and unrecognizable as an airport. The Madrid-Levante high-speed railway (AVE) line bisects the land where the runway was once located. The remaining surrounding area has been returned to agricultural use, primarily featuring vineyards and other crops. All physical infrastructure of the airport, including the runway and any associated buildings, has been completely removed.

The Villena airfield, also known locally as 'Aeródromo de la Losilla', was a private general aviation facility dedicated primarily to ultralight aircraft (ULM). It was operated by the 'Club Aéreo de Villena' and served as a local hub for recreational flying, flight training, and social gatherings for aviation enthusiasts in the Alto Vinalopó region. It featured a single unpaved runway (approximately 650 meters long) and basic hangar facilities. Its significance was purely for local sport and recreational aviation; it never handled commercial or military operations.

There are zero plans or prospects for reopening the airport at its original location. The presence of the high-speed railway line makes this physically impossible. The local aviation club that operated from the site has since disbanded or its members have relocated their activities to other nearby airfields in the region, such as Alcocer de Planes (LEAP) or Onteniente (LEOT). There are no known official proposals or community efforts to build a replacement airfield in the Villena municipality.