Palama Airfield

The closure was primarily due to economic reasons and the consolidation of local aviation activities. As a small, privately-operated general aviation strip, it likely faced high maintenance costs and declining use. Aviation activities in the region, including those of the local aeroclub (Aeroclub of Karditsa), were consolidated at the nearby, better-equipped Myrini Airfield (LGMY). There is no evidence of closure due to a specific accident, military conversion, or regulatory action.

The site is abandoned and in a state of disrepair. The paved runway and a small hangar-like structure are still visible but are deteriorating, with significant cracks in the pavement and vegetation overgrowth. The land is not actively used for any purpose. The surrounding area is agricultural, and the entire region, including the airfield site, was heavily impacted by the catastrophic floods from 'Storm Daniel' in September 2023, which likely caused further damage to the infrastructure and access roads.

Palama Airfield was a private general aviation facility. Its ICAO code, GR-0082, is an unofficial identifier typically used for airstrips not listed in the official Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). When active, it served the local aviation community for recreational flying, flight training, and agricultural aviation (crop dusting), which is a vital activity in the fertile Plain of Thessaly. It was a base for light aircraft and ultralights and was likely operated by a local aeroclub or private owners. It never handled commercial or scheduled passenger flights.

There are no known official plans or prospects for reopening Palama Airfield. Given its poor condition, the significant cost required for restoration, and the proximity of the active Myrini Airfield (LGMY) serving the region's general aviation needs, a reopening is considered highly unlikely. The land would likely be repurposed for agriculture if any development were to occur.