The air base ceased flying operations on 12 November 2008, when the command was transferred from the RNLAF to the Ministry of Defence which will maintain the base until it will be given back to nature. The last fighter ever to depart, delayed due bad weather at Aviano AB, was a Greek F-4E Phantom II.
On November 12, 2008, the airbase ceased operations as command was transferred from the RNLAF to the Ministry of Defence, which will oversee its return to nature. The final fighter aircraft to depart, delayed by bad weather at Aviano AB, was a Greek F-4E Phantom II.