Longhorn Field

The specific reason is not officially documented. However, as a small, privately-owned airfield, closure was most likely due to the owner's personal or economic decisions, such as selling the land, retirement, or the cost of maintenance becoming prohibitive. The land was subsequently converted back to agricultural use.

The site has been completely reclaimed for agricultural purposes, likely farming or pasture land. Satellite imagery of the coordinates (36.3172, -97.816101) shows no remaining airport infrastructure like hangars or buildings. However, a faint, linear scar of the former north-south runway is still visible in the field, a common remnant of abandoned airfields.

Longhorn Field was a small, private general aviation airport. It was not a major commercial or military facility. Its primary role was to serve its owner, Gene Long, and local aviation enthusiasts. The airfield first appeared on charts in the late 1960s with an unpaved runway, which was later paved and extended to 3,000 feet by 40 feet. In its later years, it was noted for being used by ultralight aircraft in addition to traditional single-engine planes. It represents a typical example of a private airstrip that supported personal and recreational flying in the mid-to-late 20th century.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Longhorn Field. The land is privately owned and has been used for agriculture for over three decades. Given the existence of other active airports in the Enid area, such as Enid Woodring Regional Airport (KEND), there is no practical or economic incentive to re-establish this small private strip. The prospects for reopening are considered nonexistent.