Camp La Guardia Airfield

The closure was a result of a major strategic realignment of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK). Under bilateral agreements like the Land Partnership Plan (LPP) and the Yongsan Relocation Plan (YRP), the U.S. military consolidated its forces from numerous smaller bases scattered in and north of Seoul to larger, centralized hubs further south, primarily Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek. This was done to improve operational efficiency, reduce the U.S. military footprint in densely populated urban areas, and return valuable land to the South Korean government.

The former site of Camp La Guardia, including the airfield, is currently undergoing a large-scale urban redevelopment project managed by the city of Uijeongbu and the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH). The land is being transformed into a new residential and commercial district. Plans include the construction of thousands of public and private apartment units, commercial facilities, public parks, and other urban infrastructure. The area is essentially a massive construction site being integrated into the urban fabric of Uijeongbu.

Camp La Guardia was a key U.S. Army support installation for the 2nd Infantry Division, strategically located in Uijeongbu, a city close to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The airfield (often referred to as a heliport) was not a major runway for fixed-wing aircraft but was critical for helicopter operations. It supported a fleet of rotary-wing aircraft for missions including troop and equipment transport, logistical supply, reconnaissance, and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC). For decades during the Cold War and beyond, it served as a vital link in the defense of the Seoul Capital Area.

There are zero prospects for the airfield to reopen. The land has been permanently transferred from military to civilian control and is committed to a high-value urban development project. The strategic military need for an airfield at this specific location has been eliminated by the USFK's consolidation to Camp Humphreys. The land's value for residential and commercial use in a growing city far outweighs any potential for aviation reactivation.