Manstage Airfield

The airfield was a private strip, and its closure is widely attributed to the death of its owner and operator, a Mr. Horn. It is common for such private 'farm strips' to close when the owner is no longer able to operate them.

The site has reverted to agricultural use. The outline of the former grass runway is still clearly visible on satellite imagery as a long, open field. However, it is no longer maintained as an active runway and is used as part of the surrounding farmland, likely for grazing or haymaking. There are no hangars or aviation facilities remaining in active use.

Manstage Airfield was a private, unlicensed grass airstrip that served the general aviation community in Devon. It consisted of a single grass runway, approximately 650 meters long with a 10/28 orientation. Its operations were limited to private light aircraft and microlights for recreational purposes. The airfield had no known military or commercial history; its significance was purely as a convenient and well-regarded landing site for local and visiting private pilots.

There are no known plans or public prospects for reopening Manstage Airfield. As the land is privately owned and has fully reverted to agriculture, any reopening would require significant investment and interest from the current landowner, for which there is no current indication.