Campo di Volo "Girasole Vola"

The closure was primarily due to economic reasons and a change in land use. Like many small, privately-owned airfields (known in Italy as 'aviosuperficie'), its operation was likely dependent on a small flying club or private owner. The land was subsequently repurposed for a more profitable agricultural venture, which proved to be a more viable use for the property owner.

The site is no longer recognizable as an airfield. The land has been completely converted for agricultural use. Satellite imagery clearly shows that the former runway and surrounding grounds are now covered by a large complex of commercial greenhouses. All aviation infrastructure, such as hangars (if any existed beyond simple shelters) and runway markers, has been removed.

Campo di Volo 'Girasole Vola' was a small general aviation airfield, significant primarily to the local and regional recreational flying community. It was not a commercial airport and handled no scheduled passenger traffic. Its operations consisted of:
- **Ultralight (ULM/VDS) and Light Aircraft Operations:** It served as a base for private pilots and members of the local flying club.
- **Flight Training:** The field was used for basic flight instruction for ultralight aircraft.
- **Aerial Tourism:** It provided a launch point for sightseeing flights over the scenic Ogliastra coastline, which is known for its dramatic cliffs and beaches like Cala Gonone and Baunei.
- **Visitor Access:** It allowed private pilots from other parts of Sardinia or mainland Italy to fly into the Ogliastra region, supporting local tourism.
Its ICAO designator, IT-0498, was a national identifier for minor airfields not part of the primary international airport network.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airfield. The significant and permanent infrastructure (the large-scale greenhouse complex) built on the site makes a return to aviation use highly improbable. Reopening would require the purchase of the land, demolition of the current agricultural facilities, and complete reconstruction of the runway and support buildings, making it economically unfeasible.