Nicosia International Airport (Cyprus): Abandoned after the Turkish invasion in 1974, it now serves as a United Nations buffer zone between the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus.
Tempelhof Airport (Germany): Located in Berlin, it ceased operations in 2008 and has been transformed into a public park and cultural space.
Ellinikon International Airport (Greece): Closed in 2001, the airport in Athens has plans for redevelopment into a large coastal resort and residential area.
Kai Tak Airport (Hong Kong): Closed in 1998, it was known for its challenging runway surrounded by skyscrapers. The airport was replaced by Hong Kong International Airport.
Meigs Field (United States): Located in Chicago, it was closed in 2003 and transformed into a park after a controversial decision by the city’s mayor.
Don Quijote Airport (Spain): Constructed in the 1990s but never used, it was left abandoned due to lack of demand and environmental concerns.
Croydon Airport (United Kingdom): Closed in 1959, it was once London’s main airport but was replaced by Heathrow Airport.
Floyd Bennett Field (United States): Originally an airport in New York City, it closed in 1971 and is now part of the Gateway National Recreation Area.