Bay City, US πΊπΈ Closed Airport
US-10767
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50 ft
US-TX
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Local Code: Not available
Location: 29.0541Β° N, -95.962502Β° E
Continent: NA
Type: Closed Airport
Keywords: 7TS9
There is no readily available information or traveler reviews specifically for an airport identified as "Ag Aviation Airport (US-10767)" in Bay City, US. However, information and general aviation pilot facilities are available for the Bay City Regional Airport (BYY) in Bay City, Texas, which is a public general aviation facility. The overall sentiment for Bay City Regional Airport appears to be positive, underscored by its recognition as the "2021 General Aviation Airport of the Year" by TxDOT Aviation.
Bay City Regional Airport appears to be a well-regarded and well-equipped general aviation airport, particularly for pilots, offering essential services and amenities. Its recognition as the "General Aviation Airport of the Year" suggests a high level of satisfaction among its users, despite the absence of extensive public traveler reviews. Potential users should be aware of the credit card and after-hours service fees.
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| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
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17/35 |
2977 ft | 100 ft | TURF | Active |
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The airport is confirmed to be closed. Based on analysis of historical aerial photography, it ceased aviation operations sometime between the late 1990s and the early 2000s. A 1995 aerial photo shows several aircraft on the ramp, while photos from 2004 onwards show no signs of active aviation.
While no single official reason is documented, the closure is characteristic of small, privately-owned airfields. It is presumed to be for economic reasons, likely related to the cessation of the 'Ag Aviation' business that operated from the field, or the owner's retirement. There is no evidence of closure due to a major accident, military conversion, or urban development pressure.
The site is now private property and is no longer a functional airport. Satellite imagery shows the former turf runway is now just a large, mowed field, though its outline is still faintly discernible. The main hangar-like building at the northeast end of the former strip remains standing and appears to be used for general storage or as a workshop. The land is part of a rural property and is not used for any aviation activities.
Ag Aviation Airport was a private-use airfield whose primary function was to support the local agricultural economy of Bay City and Matagorda County. As its name implies, it served as a base for agricultural aircraft (crop dusters) performing aerial application services for the vast surrounding farmland. The 1982 AOPA Airport Directory listed it as having a single 2,600-foot turf runway (oriented NE/SW). Its significance was not national, but it was an important piece of local infrastructure for the farming community it served.
There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Ag Aviation Airport. The land is privately held, and the general and commercial aviation needs of the area are adequately served by the nearby Bay City Municipal Airport (KBYY). Given its long period of closure and private status, reopening is considered extremely unlikely.