Gardner Lake Airport

The exact reason is not officially documented, as is common for small, privately-owned airfields. However, the closure was most likely due to a combination of economic factors, the increasing value of lakefront property for residential development, or the retirement/passing of the owner/operator. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to a specific accident or for military conversion.

The site of the former seaplane base has been completely redeveloped for residential and minor commercial use. The coordinates point to an area on the southern shore of Gardner Lake now occupied by private homes with boat docks and a local business, Ed's Beach & Bait Shop. All infrastructure related to the seaplane base, such as ramps or dedicated hangars, has been removed. The area is now used for residential living and public recreational activities like boating and fishing.

The facility was correctly known as Gardner Lake Seaplane Base, with the former FAA identifier CT45. The ICAO code 'US-11205' is a non-standard identifier from a third-party database and not an official ICAO code. The seaplane base was active from at least the mid-1950s, as shown on the 1954 NY Sectional Chart. It served as a private-use facility for general aviation, catering to pilots of seaplanes and amphibious aircraft. Operations were primarily recreational, providing access to Gardner Lake for local residents and visitors. The 1962 AOPA Airport Directory listed the operator as H.J. Bausch. It was a small-scale operation and held no significant commercial or military role.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Gardner Lake Seaplane Base. The shoreline at its former location is now densely developed with private property, which would make re-establishing an aviation facility practically impossible due to land use, zoning regulations, and potential opposition from residents.