Zagavia Airfield

While no single official announcement is available, the evidence strongly points to an economic decision by the private landowner. The conversion of the airfield's land back into profitable agricultural use is the most likely reason for its closure. There are no public records indicating closure due to a major accident, regulatory action by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), or military conversion.

The site is no longer an airfield and is completely unrecognizable as such from the ground. The land that once formed the runway and taxiways has been fully converted into cultivated agricultural fields. The main hangar and a few smaller adjacent buildings still stand at the northern end of the former runway, but they are now likely used for agricultural storage or other private purposes. The airfield is permanently closed.

Zagavia Airfield, also known locally as 'Aviosuperficie Zagavia' or 'Campo di Volo Ali sul Mincio' ('Wings over the Mincio'), was a private airfield dedicated to general and recreational aviation. It primarily served ultralight aircraft (ULM). The facility featured a single grass runway (approximately 18/36) with a length of about 650 meters. Its significance was local, providing a base for private pilots, a flying club, and aviation enthusiasts in the scenic region between Mantua and the southern part of Lake Garda. It was never a commercial or military airport.

There are no known plans, discussions, or prospects for reopening Zagavia Airfield. Given that the land has been fully repurposed for agriculture for several years, re-establishing an airfield would require the private owner to cease farming operations, undertake significant groundwork to recreate the runway, and navigate the complex regulatory process for certification. The prospect of reopening is considered extremely unlikely.