Stegna-Popowo Airfield

The exact official reason is not publicly documented. However, based on discussions in Polish aviation communities, the closure was likely due to a combination of factors, including conflicts between the private operator and local authorities or residents regarding noise and land use. This is a common reason for the closure of small, private airfields located near residential or tourist areas. It was not closed for military conversion or due to a major accident.

The site has been fully decommissioned and reverted to agricultural use. Satellite imagery confirms that the land where the runway was located is now a cultivated farm field. All aviation infrastructure, including any markings, buildings, or the windsock, has been removed. There are no visible remnants of the former airfield.

Stegna-Popowo was a small, private general aviation (GA) airstrip with a single grass runway (approx. 600m long). Its primary role was commercial and recreational. During its active years, it mainly handled light aircraft, such as Cessna 172s, for seasonal tourist operations. The main business was offering scenic flights over the popular Baltic coast and the Vistula Spit (Mierzeja Wiślana), a major tourist destination. It had no scheduled passenger services, significant cargo operations, or military importance; its significance was purely local and tied to the summer tourism industry.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Stegna-Popowo Airfield. The land has been repurposed for agriculture, and reactivating it as an airfield would require significant investment and new permits. Given the likely reasons for its initial closure (local opposition/regulatory issues), obtaining the necessary approvals would be challenging. The prospect of reopening is considered highly unlikely.