Wicker Airport

Economic reasons related to urban expansion. The land occupied by the airport, located in the rapidly growing city of Wasilla, became more valuable for residential development than for aviation purposes. The pressure of suburbanization led to the sale and redevelopment of the property.

The site has been completely redeveloped into a residential housing subdivision. The former runway and airport grounds are now occupied by homes and streets. The memory of the airport is preserved in the street names of the subdivision, which include 'Wicker Circle' and 'Wicker Court'. The layout of Wicker Circle closely follows the path of the former runway.

Wicker Airport was a small, privately owned general aviation airfield that served the local community in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. In a state heavily reliant on aviation for transportation, small airfields like Wicker were crucial for private pilots, recreational flying, and providing access to remote locations. It primarily handled single-engine aircraft and was a component of the dense network of airfields supporting Alaska's vibrant aviation culture. It did not handle major commercial or military operations; its significance was purely at the local and general aviation level.

There are no prospects for reopening. The land has been permanently and fully repurposed for residential use, with extensive infrastructure and private homes built directly on the site, making any return to aviation operations impossible.