Mac-Ivor & Friends Airstrip

Urban encroachment and real estate development. Following the death of the owner, the land, located in a rapidly growing suburban area, became extremely valuable for residential use. It was subsequently sold and redeveloped.

The site has been completely redeveloped and is now the location of 'Landmark Ranch Estates', a gated luxury residential community. The former runway and surrounding property are now occupied by large single-family homes, manicured lawns, artificial lakes, and private roads such as Landmark Ranch Boulevard. There are no visible remnants of the airstrip or any associated aviation infrastructure.

Mac-Ivor & Friends Airstrip was a private, unpaved grass runway owned by prominent local developer, aviator, and the first mayor of Southwest Ranches, Robert 'Bob' Mac-Ivor. It served as his personal airfield and, as the name implies, for his friends and fellow aviators. The operations were strictly for general aviation, accommodating small, single-engine aircraft capable of landing on a turf runway. The airstrip was a prime example of the 'aero-ranch' lifestyle that was once more common in South Florida, where residents could integrate their passion for aviation with their homes before widespread development made such private fields unfeasible.

Non-existent. The land has been permanently and completely converted to a high-value residential community. Re-establishing an airport at this location is physically, legally, and economically impossible.