Hunt Ranch Airport

The specific reason for the closure is not publicly documented. For small, private airfields like this, closure is typically due to economic or personal factors. Common reasons include the sale of the property, the owner passing away or no longer being an active pilot, or the prohibitive cost of runway maintenance and insurance.

The airport is permanently closed and non-operational. Satellite imagery of the location shows the faint outline of the former runway, but it is completely overgrown with grass, brush, and small trees, making it unusable for any aviation purposes. The land has reverted to its use as part of the surrounding private ranch property and is not publicly accessible.

Hunt Ranch Airport was a private airstrip established sometime between 1977 and 1986. It served the residents and guests of the Hunt Ranch. The airfield consisted of a single unpaved (turf or dirt) runway, oriented approximately north/south, with a length of about 3,600 feet. It handled private general aviation aircraft, such as single-engine or light twin-engine planes, providing direct air access to the remote ranch property for personal or business travel. It had no known commercial or military operations.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Hunt Ranch Airport. As the land is privately owned, any potential reopening would be solely at the discretion and expense of the current landowner. This would require significant investment to clear the overgrown vegetation, regrade and restore the runway surface, and ensure it meets safety standards.