Atamine Airfield

The closure was a direct result of a fatal skydiving accident that occurred on May 5, 2002. A skydiver's parachute failed to open correctly, leading to their death. The incident resulted in intense scrutiny, investigations, and likely insurmountable operational, legal, and insurance challenges for the private operator, leading to the airfield's permanent shutdown.

The site of the former airfield has been completely repurposed. The land, including the former runway and surrounding facilities, is now occupied by a large-scale solar power plant, the 'Gojo Atago Mega Solar Power Plant'. The entire area is covered with solar panels, and all aviation infrastructure has been removed.

Atamine Airfield, also known as Atago Mine Airfield (愛宕ミネ飛行場), was a privately owned and operated airfield. It was a notable center for recreational aviation in Japan's Kansai region during the 1990s and early 2000s. Its primary operations included ultralight aircraft (ULP) flights and, most significantly, sport skydiving. It served as a key drop zone for skydiving clubs and enthusiasts in the area. The airfield was not used for commercial passenger or cargo transport.

There are zero prospects for reopening the airfield. The land has been fully redeveloped for long-term energy generation, and the significant investment in the solar farm infrastructure makes a return to aviation activities infeasible.