Feldmann Field

The closure was the direct result of the death of its owner and sole operator. Feldmann Field was a private-use airfield, and its existence was tied to the personal aviation activities of Clarence Feldmann. Such private airfields often cease operations when the owner is no longer able to fly or passes away, and the property is transferred to heirs who may not have an interest in aviation.

The site remains private property. Satellite imagery of the coordinates shows that the physical layout of the airfield is still largely intact. The former turf runway is clearly visible as a long, well-mowed lawn. The hangar building at the south end of the property also appears to still be standing, likely repurposed for personal storage or as a workshop. The land is no longer registered or used as an active airfield and functions as a private residence with large grounds.

Feldmann Field was a quintessential example of a privately owned, personal-use grass airstrip, common in the mid-20th century. It was established by aviation enthusiast Clarence Feldmann on his personal property. The field consisted of a single, well-maintained 2,200-foot unpaved turf runway aligned north/south (18/36) and a private hangar. Operations were strictly for general aviation, serving as the home base for Feldmann's personal aircraft, which reportedly included a Piper Tri-Pacer. Its significance lies in representing the passion-driven, recreational side of aviation in rural America, independent of commercial or municipal oversight.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Feldmann Field. Given that it was a private airfield whose operation was dependent on a single individual, and the land is now a private residence, it is exceedingly unlikely that it will ever be reactivated as an airport.