Field House Farm Airstrip UL

The specific reason for the closure is not publicly recorded. For a small, private farm strip of this nature, closure is almost always due to the personal decision of the landowner. Common reasons include the owner retiring from flying, selling the farm, the prohibitive cost of maintenance and insurance, or a simple loss of interest. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to a specific accident, regulatory action, or for military/commercial conversion.

The site has been fully returned to agricultural use. Current satellite imagery shows no trace of a maintained runway. The area that was once the mown grass strip is now indistinguishable from the surrounding fields of Field House Farm and is actively farmed.

Field House Farm Airstrip was a private, unlicensed airfield with local, rather than national, significance. Its primary role was to support recreational general aviation. The 'UL' in its name and its short, grass runway indicate it was used almost exclusively by ultralight (microlight) aircraft. Operations were strictly on a 'Prior Permission Required' (PPR) basis, meaning it was used only by the owner and pilots who had received explicit permission to land. It served as a characteristic example of the numerous private farm strips across the UK that provide a base for hobbyist pilots.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airstrip. As it was private property, any initiative to reopen would have to come from the landowner. This would require significant investment to re-establish the runway and facilities, as well as navigating planning permissions with the local council. For all practical purposes, the airstrip is considered permanently closed.