Innerleithen (closed)

The site was not a conventional airport but a landing field for hang gliding and paragliding. Its cessation of use as a primary landing zone was almost certainly due to factors typical for such sites: a change in landowner permission, the land being actively used for agriculture (e.g., crops or livestock), or the designation of a more suitable landing area by the local free-flight club (like the Scottish Hang Gliding and Paragliding Federation). It was not closed for military, commercial, or major accident-related reasons.

The site at the specified coordinates is currently agricultural land, appearing as a field or pasture. Its primary use is farming. It is not an active or officially recognized aviation site. While an experienced local pilot might theoretically land there with prior permission from the landowner, it is not a designated landing zone for general use.

The site's significance is entirely within the context of recreational free-flight sports. The hills around Innerleithen, such as Lee Pen, are renowned launch sites for hang gliders and paragliders. This field, located in the valley near the River Tweed, served as a designated or informal landing zone for pilots. It was part of the local infrastructure for this specific sport but never handled powered aircraft, passengers, or cargo. Its history is tied to the development of hang gliding and paragliding in the Scottish Borders, a popular region for these activities.

There are no known plans or prospects to 'reopen' this site as a formal airfield, as it never was one. Any future use for hang gliding or paragliding landings would be entirely dependent on a new agreement being negotiated between a local club and the current landowner. It is not being considered for development into any form of conventional airport.