Carlton Moor Airfield

The site did not experience a formal closure. Its use transitioned from a formal gliding club location to an informal but popular site for hang gliding and paragliding. This is a common evolution for such sites, often due to club consolidation, land access changes, or a shift in recreational aviation trends.

The site is not an airport. It is part of the North York Moors National Park and is a well-known and active launch point for hang gliding and paragliding, managed by local free-flight clubs. The area is also popular for hiking, with the Cleveland Way national trail passing through it. The prominent Carlton Bank transmitting station is located nearby.

The site is located on Carlton Moor, which hosted RAF Carlton, a critical Chain Home Low (CHL) radar station during World War II, providing early warning of low-flying enemy aircraft. After the war, the ridge became a notable site for the Yorkshire Gliding Club and other enthusiasts due to its excellent ridge soaring conditions. It was an important location in the development of post-war recreational gliding in the region before operations largely consolidated at other sites like Sutton Bank.

None. The site was never a conventional airport with runways and has no infrastructure. Its location on a protected ridge within a National Park, its challenging terrain, and its current established use for recreational free flight and public access make any development into a formal airfield impossible.