Marshall Field

Economic reasons, specifically the sale of the land for large-scale commercial development. Located on the expanding southeastern edge of Indianapolis, the property's value for industrial use far surpassed its value as a small, private airfield. This is a common fate for general aviation airports located near growing metropolitan areas.

The site has been completely and permanently redeveloped. The former runway and airfield property are now occupied by a massive industrial logistics facility. Specifically, the Amazon Fulfillment Center IND8 (7114 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN) and its associated parking lots and infrastructure are built directly on top of the former airport grounds.

Marshall Field was a privately owned, general aviation airfield named for its owner and operator, Estal Marshall. Established sometime prior to 1961, it featured a single unpaved, north-south turf runway (Runway 18/36) measuring approximately 2,200 feet. For over 30 years, it served the local aviation community, catering to private pilots and their light, single-engine aircraft. Its significance lies in its representation of the numerous small, private grass strips that were common across the US in the mid-20th century, supporting a more grassroots and personal form of aviation before the consolidation into larger public airports.

Zero. There are no plans or prospects for reopening the airport. The land has been irrevocably transformed for large-scale industrial use, making any return to aviation activities impossible.