Upon its release from military use, the airfield stood neglected. The Forestry Commission, who have managed the crown lands of the New Forest since 1924, took over the management of the site upon its closure.
When the airfield was no longer needed by the military, it was left to decay. Subsequently, the Forestry Commission, which has managed the New Forest's Crown Lands since 1924, took over the management of the site when it closed.