“On the following pages, you will find information on vanished or abandoned airfields and their unusual histories,” foreshadows Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields on its home page.
On the Hunt for Diamonds in the Rough
Over the past 22 years, Paul Freeman has crowdsourced descriptions and images of (at present) 2,542 abandoned and little-known airfields, from all 50 states.
Key Takeaways:
- Paul Freeman's "Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields" website, launched in 1999, is a crowdsourced project documenting over 2,500 vanished or abandoned airfields across all U.S. states.
- The project originated from Freeman's curiosity about abandoned airfield symbols on FAA sectionals and provides verified historical accounts, including reasons for closure (e.g., political decisions, commercial development) and current land use.
- Beyond historical documentation, the website serves as a preservation project, raising awareness about airport closures and motivating aviation enthusiasts to support existing airfields to prevent further losses.
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