Flying Lazy D Ranch Airport

The airport was a private-use airfield. Its closure was a decision by the private owner. This is common for ranch strips and typically occurs due to a change in property ownership, the owner ceasing aviation activities, or the land being repurposed. There is no evidence to suggest the closure was due to a specific accident, military conversion, or external economic pressure.

The site remains a private ranch. High-resolution satellite imagery of the coordinates shows the clear, though heavily overgrown, outline of the former north-south runway. The land has reverted to pasture and is completely unusable for aviation. A large building to the west of the former runway's northern end, likely the original hangar, still stands on the property.

The airport's significance was entirely private and local, serving as the personal airstrip for the Flying Lazy D Ranch. Its official FAA identifier was CD34. When operational, it featured a single 4,000-foot by 50-foot dirt and turf runway designated 17/35. Operations were restricted to 'Private Use, Prior Permission Required' and would have consisted of light, single-engine aircraft (e.g., Cessna, Piper) used for personal transportation and supporting the ranch's activities. It held no public, commercial, or military role.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airport. Given that it has been closed for over two decades and the runway is in a derelict state, reopening would require a complete reconstruction and significant investment by the current private landowner. This is considered highly improbable.