Woburn Park Airfield

Change in land use priorities by the landowner, the Woburn Estate. The site was repurposed to host large-scale commercial outdoor events, such as equestrian trials, obstacle course races, and festivals, which are incompatible with maintaining an active and safe runway.

The site of the former airfield is now fully integrated into the Woburn Abbey Deer Park. The land is actively used as a popular venue for major outdoor events, including the Spartan Race, concerts, and various equestrian competitions. The former grass runway is no longer maintained or discernible, and the area is frequently covered with event-related infrastructure like fences, obstacles, and temporary structures.

Woburn Park was a private, unlicensed grass airstrip located within the historic grounds of the Woburn Abbey estate. Its primary significance was its use by the Dukes of Bedford, who have a history of interest in aviation, and their guests. The airfield handled light private aircraft (e.g., single-engine props) and was, for many years, available to other pilots on a 'Prior Permission Required' (PPR) basis. It served as a classic example of a private stately home airfield and had no significant military or scheduled commercial role. The identifier GB-1129 is a UK-specific code used in some databases for smaller airfields and is not an official ICAO designation.

Effectively zero. The land has been successfully and profitably repurposed by the Woburn Estate for its event business. There are no known plans, proposals, or public campaigns to reopen the airfield. Its current use as a major event venue is well-established and incompatible with aviation operations.