Fukunaga Airfield

The primary reason for closure was the death of its private owner and founder, Mr. Sueo Fukunaga. Fukunaga Airfield was a private passion project. Following his passing, his family was unable to continue operations and sold the land. The site was then purchased for commercial redevelopment, an economic decision driven by the value of the land.

The site has been completely and permanently repurposed. The former runway, taxiways, and hangar areas have been demolished. The entire plot of land is now occupied by a large-scale solar power plant, known as the 'Iwata Fukunaga Solar Power Plant' (磐田福永太陽光発電所). The distinct shape of the former runway is no longer visible, having been covered by extensive arrays of solar panels.

Fukunaga Airfield was a well-known private general aviation facility in the Tōkai region of Japan. It was established by Sueo Fukunaga, the founder of Fukunaga Engineering Co., Ltd., who was an avid pilot. The airfield featured a single paved runway, approximately 450 meters (1,476 feet) long, and hangars. It primarily served as a hub for recreational flying, ultralight aircraft, and private pilots. It was not a commercial airport and handled no scheduled passenger or cargo flights. Its significance lay in its role as a vital base for the local general aviation community, providing a space for flight training, aircraft storage, and fostering camaraderie among pilots in an area with limited options for private flying.

There are zero prospects for reopening. The complete redevelopment of the site into a major solar energy farm makes any return to aviation activities impossible. The original infrastructure is gone, and the land is committed to a long-term industrial use, precluding any possibility of restoring it as an airfield.