This are the Abandoned Airports Around The World

There are several abandoned airports around the world, some of which have been decommissioned due to various reasons such as economic factors, changes in transportation infrastructure, or geopolitical circumstances. Here are a few notable examples:

1)Tempelhof Airport (Berlin, Germany):

Tempelhof Airport was one of the oldest airports in Berlin and played a significant role during World War II and the Cold War. It ceased operations in 2008 and has since been transformed into a public park and event venue.

2)Ellinikon International Airport (Athens, Greece):

Ellinikon International Airport was once the primary airport serving Athens. It closed in 2001 to make way for a new international airport, Athens International Airport, which replaced it. Plans for redeveloping the area are currently underway.

3)Kai Tak Airport (Hong Kong):

Kai Tak Airport was known for its challenging approach, with aircraft making a dramatic turn before landing over densely populated areas. The airport was closed in 1998, and the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok replaced it.

4)Croydon Airport (London, United Kingdom):

Croydon Airport was London's major international airport before Heathrow. It operated from 1920 to 1959. The area is now partially redeveloped, with some buildings preserved as a museum.

5)Floyd Bennett Field (New York, United States): 

Located in Brooklyn, New York, Floyd Bennett Field was New York City's first municipal airport. It served as a navalair station during World War II but ceased operations in 1971. It is now part of the Gateway National Recreation Area and is used for various recreational activities.

6)Meigs Field (Chicago, United States):

Meigs Field was a small airport located on a peninsula in Lake Michigan, near downtown Chicago. It closed in 2003 when then-Mayor Richard M. Daley ordered bulldozers to carve giant X-shaped patterns on the runway, citing security concerns. The area has since been transformed into a park.

These are just a few examples of abandoned airports around the world. There are many more intriguing cases, each with its own unique history and circumstances.

By-Tanishq Deshmukh

10 June 2023