Honker Flats Airport

As a private-use airport, the closure was not publicly documented. The most probable reason is a personal or economic decision by the property owner, such as the sale of the land, cessation of aviation activities, or no longer wishing to maintain its status as a charted airfield. There is no evidence to suggest closure was due to a specific accident, safety mandate, or military conversion.

The site remains private property. Recent satellite imagery shows that the turf runway is still clearly visible and appears to be well-maintained and mowed. The associated buildings, likely a private residence and hangar/shed, are also still present. While it is no longer an officially recognized airport, it is possible the landowner still uses the strip for personal, unlisted aviation activities or simply maintains it as part of the property's landscape.

Honker Flats was a small, private-use airport. It was never a public or commercial facility. Its primary purpose was to serve the personal general aviation needs of its owner. The name 'Honker Flats' strongly suggests a connection to recreational activities, likely serving as a private landing strip for the owner and guests, possibly for hunting Canada geese ('honkers') in the region, which is a major waterfowl flyway. Operations were limited to small, single-engine aircraft (like Pipers or Cessnas) capable of utilizing its 2,600-foot unpaved turf runway.

There are no known public plans or official prospects for reopening Honker Flats Airport as a charted airfield. Any decision to reactivate it for official aviation use would be entirely at the discretion of the private landowner.