Allen's Pond Airport

The airport was closed following the acquisition of the land by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. The primary reason for closure was the conversion of the property into a protected nature area, which became part of the Allen's Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. This was driven by conservation efforts rather than economic, safety, or operational issues with the airport itself.

The site of the former airport is now an integral part of the Mass Audubon Allen's Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. The specific area of the former runway is maintained as a grassland habitat for birds and other wildlife. While no airport infrastructure like hangars or markings remain, the faint outline of the linear, cleared runway is still visible in aerial and satellite imagery as a distinct grassy field. The area is accessible to the public via walking trails for birdwatching and hiking.

Allen's Pond Airport was a small, private turf airfield characteristic of the post-WWII general aviation boom. It was not a major commercial or military hub but served local private pilots. The airfield featured a single unpaved runway, approximately 2,000 feet long. It was reportedly established in the mid-1950s and owned by Constant 'Connie' D. Macomber. Its operations were limited to light, single-engine general aviation aircraft. Its historical significance lies in its representation of the numerous small, private-use airfields that once existed throughout rural America before being lost to development or, in this case, conservation.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening the airport. The land is legally protected as a wildlife sanctuary and is actively managed for conservation by the Mass Audubon Society. Its current use is incompatible with aviation activities, making the possibility of it ever returning to service as an airport virtually zero.