Sedico Airfield

The airfield's operations were indefinitely suspended by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) following a fatal accident. On August 14, 2011, an ultralight aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the death of the pilot. The subsequent investigation and safety review led to the suspension, and the airfield never officially reopened. The closure was therefore a direct result of a major safety incident and the subsequent regulatory action, rather than economic or military reasons.

The site is completely decommissioned and no longer functions as an airfield. Satellite imagery and local reports confirm that the former grass runway is overgrown and the land has largely reverted to agricultural use or is maintained as an open green field. There are no remaining aviation facilities like hangars or a control tower in operational condition. The area is now essentially a large, flat field, with the faint outline of the former runway sometimes visible.

Sedico Airfield, known in Italian as 'Aviosuperficie di Sedico', was not a commercial airport but a general aviation airfield primarily serving ultralight aircraft (VDS - Volo da Diporto o Sportivo), gliders, and light private planes. It was a significant local hub for recreational aviation in the Province of Belluno, managed by the Aeroclub Belluno. Its operations included:
- Flight training for private pilot licenses and ultralight certificates.
- Glider towing and soaring, taking advantage of the favorable mountain thermals from the nearby Dolomites.
- Recreational flights for local and visiting pilots.
- A base for parachuting and skydiving activities.
Its historical importance was rooted in its role as a community center for aviation enthusiasts in the region, providing crucial infrastructure for sport and leisure flying in a scenic mountainous area.

There are no known active plans or serious prospects for reopening Sedico Airfield. The significant time that has passed since the 2011 closure, the regulatory hurdles that would need to be overcome to recertify the site with ENAC, and the likely cost of re-establishing infrastructure make a reopening highly improbable. The local aviation community has since relocated its activities to other nearby airfields, such as Belluno Airport (BLX).