Aviosuperficie Avioclub Paternò

Economic and land redevelopment. The site was repurposed for commercial use. The primary reason for its closure was the sale and subsequent development of the land into a large-scale photovoltaic power plant (solar farm). This is a common fate for smaller, privately-owned airfields where the land value for development exceeds its value for aviation.

The site is no longer an airfield. The entire area, including the former runway and taxiways, has been completely redeveloped and is now occupied by a large photovoltaic power plant (solar farm). All aviation-related infrastructure has been removed. The distinct layout of the solar panel arrays clearly follows the footprint of the former runway, which is visible in historical satellite imagery.

The Aviosuperficie was a local general aviation hub operated by the 'Avioclub Paternò'. Its significance was primarily recreational and regional. It served as a base for private pilots, flight training, and enthusiasts of ultralight aircraft (known in Italy as VDS - Volo da Diporto o Sportivo), gliders, and other light sport aircraft. It was a simple facility, likely with an unpaved or grass runway, catering to the local aviation community in the province of Catania rather than handling commercial or military traffic. The ICAO-style designator 'IT-0011' is a national identifier for minor airfields not part of the primary international network.

None. The prospect of reopening the airfield is virtually zero. The land has been permanently and fundamentally repurposed with significant capital investment into energy infrastructure. Reverting the solar farm back into an airfield would be economically and logistically unfeasible.