Amanti Volo Ultraleggero Airfield

Economic and land-use change. The airfield was permanently closed to allow for the construction of a large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic power plant. The land was sold and redeveloped for renewable energy production, a project deemed more economically viable than continuing to operate a small, private airfield.

The site is now the location of the 'Imola Solar Park' (Parco Fotovoltaico di Imola). The entire area of the former runway, taxiways, and aprons has been completely covered by thousands of solar panels. The aviation infrastructure has been entirely removed and replaced by the power generation facility. The only remaining features might be some of the original access roads or peripheral buildings that have been repurposed for the maintenance and operation of the solar farm.

Amanti Volo Ultraleggero was a private 'aviosuperficie,' a classification in Italy for airfields serving general and recreational aviation, distinct from larger commercial airports. Its name, which translates to 'Ultralight Flight Lovers,' perfectly described its function. It was a key hub for the local general aviation community in and around Imola, catering specifically to ultralight aircraft (known as VDS - Volo da Diporto o Sportivo in Italy), gliders, and other light sport aircraft. The airfield supported a local flying club, provided flight training, aircraft parking/hangarage, and was a social center for hobbyist pilots and aviation enthusiasts in the region. Its significance was entirely recreational and local, with no scheduled commercial or military operations.

None. The prospect of reopening the airfield is virtually zero. The complete and permanent conversion of the land into a major industrial-scale solar power plant makes any return to aviation use logistically and economically unfeasible. The cost to dismantle the solar farm and remediate the land to meet modern aviation standards would be prohibitive. The land has been permanently repurposed.