Demirhanlı Airfield

The closure was primarily due to economic factors and obsolescence. As a specialized agricultural airstrip, its use declined with changes in agricultural aviation technology and practices. The consolidation of flight operations to larger, better-equipped airfields and the phasing out of the types of aircraft that used such strips made it economically non-viable to maintain. The closure was a gradual abandonment rather than a result of a specific event like an accident or military conversion.

The site is completely abandoned and derelict. The single paved runway is still clearly visible from satellite view but is in a severe state of disrepair. The surface is heavily cracked, weathered, and overgrown with grass and weeds, making it entirely unusable for any aviation purposes. There are no remaining buildings, hangars, or any other infrastructure on the site. The land surrounding the former runway remains active agricultural farmland.

Demirhanlı Airfield served as an agricultural airstrip, commonly known as a 'duster strip'. Its primary and likely sole function was to support the agricultural industry in the fertile Thrace (Trakya) region of Turkey. Aircraft operating from this field performed crop dusting and aerial application of pesticides and fertilizers on the vast surrounding farmlands, which are known for sunflower, wheat, and rice cultivation. Operations were likely carried out by the Turkish Aeronautical Association (Türk Hava Kurumu - THK) and/or private agricultural aviation companies. It was a utilitarian airfield with no passenger services or significant military role, crucial only for supporting the regional agricultural economy during the mid-to-late 20th century.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Demirhanlı Airfield. The infrastructure is non-existent, and the runway would require a complete and costly reconstruction. Any regional discussions about new airport infrastructure for the Edirne province have focused on proposals for a brand new, modern airport at a different location, not the refurbishment of this small, abandoned strip. Its reopening is considered highly improbable.