One is, to say the least, very sad at this decision. Not only will we lose a tremendous amount of history when Tempelhof closes, but also an airport where the staff still want to make flying enjoyable. I have used it many times and will miss being able to in future years.

Any signals regarding what will happen to the building after airport is closed?

The building is listed as an historic monument so will not be destroyed. The airfield will apparently be preserved as a 'green' space within the city so no blocks of flats or offices. It is hoped to develop it as a leisure facility, whatever that means. I imagine something along the lines of the Tivoli will emerge as favourite.

There will be a Fly in at Tempelhof airport next weekend. International guests are welcome.
http://www.rettet-tempelhof.de/

its a great shame to hear that THF is closing.

It sort of mirrors what has happened with the Hatfield site.
Talking of which, it will be interesting to see what does get preserved (buildings, taxy ways etc) and remembered for future generations.

Maybe there could even a museum at the site, wont hold my breath though !

Hatfield's site today is a discrace, Only the control tower exists and that's a sports complex !

I would seem that Germany and Britain do have something in common, that we are both ashamed of our history......

RD

Article & slide show from NYT.

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