Jim's Landing Airport

Redevelopment of the land for other purposes. The construction of a large building (appearing to be a commercial workshop or warehouse) on the runway itself indicates a deliberate change in land use by the property owner. This is a common reason for the closure of small, private airfields, often driven by economic factors or a change in the owner's priorities.

The site has been completely redeveloped and is no longer an airport. The southern half of the former runway is occupied by a large commercial/industrial building and associated yard. The northern half is overgrown and appears to be part of a residential lot with outdoor storage. The faint outline of the strip is still visible from the air, but it is permanently obstructed and non-functional.

Jim's Landing Airport was a small, private-use airstrip. Its name suggests it was owned and operated by a private individual, likely 'Jim'. Located in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, a region heavily reliant on general aviation, it served as a base for private recreational and utility aircraft. Operations would have consisted of single-engine planes, typical of Alaskan bush flying (e.g., Cessna, Piper Super Cub), using the gravel/turf runway for personal transport and access to remote areas. While not historically significant on a national level, it was part of the vital network of private airfields that support Alaska's unique transportation needs.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airport. The construction of permanent, high-value structures directly on the former runway and the repurposing of the land for residential and commercial use make a return to aviation operations infeasible.