The airfield complex was finally closed down and demolished in 1966 when housing was built on the site.

In 1943, the USAAF Ninth Air Force required several temporary advanced landing grounds along the southern English Channel coast prior to the Normandy invasion to provide tactical air support for the ground forces landing in France.

The 405th moved to its Advanced Landing Ground at Picauville, France (ALG A-8) on 22 June 1944, ending the USAAF's use of Christchurch.

Additional units:[2] The airfield complex was demolished in 1966 and there is housing and The Runway Industrial Park located on the site.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency