South Moor Farm Airstrip

Believed to be the withdrawal of landowner permission. The airstrip is located within Dalby Forest, which is managed by Forestry England. The forest is a major public hub for recreation, including walking, mountain biking (with world-class trails), and family activities. The continued operation of an airstrip likely posed a conflict with the primary land use, creating safety, liability, and noise concerns that were incompatible with the landowner's objectives for public access and recreation.

The site has been fully reclaimed by the surrounding forest environment. The former grass runway is no longer maintained, is significantly overgrown, and is now indistinguishable from other forest tracks or clearings. Satellite imagery shows the faint outline of the former strip, but it is now crossed by or integrated into the network of walking and mountain biking trails that are popular throughout Dalby Forest. It is used exclusively for forestry and public recreation.

South Moor Farm was a small, private, unlicensed grass airstrip. Its significance was purely local, serving the General Aviation (GA) community. It was not a major airport and had no military or significant commercial history. Operations consisted of light, single-engine aircraft (e.g., Cessnas, Pipers) for recreational flying. Pilots wishing to use the strip required Prior Permission Required (PPR) from the operator. It provided a unique opportunity for pilots to fly directly into the scenic North York Moors National Park.

Extremely low to none. Given that the closure was due to a fundamental conflict with the landowner's (Forestry England) land management strategy, reopening is highly improbable. The focus on public recreation, conservation, and safety in Dalby Forest has only intensified, making the reintroduction of aviation activities incompatible with the site's current and future purpose. There are no known plans or proposals to reopen the airstrip.