Curva Preta Airport

The primary reason for the closure was the airport's consistent use for illegal activities, specifically international drug trafficking. The airstrip was the focus of multiple Brazilian Federal Police investigations, most notably 'Operação Curva Preta' in 2011, which dismantled a major cocaine smuggling ring that used the site as a logistical hub. Following its interdiction by law enforcement, the aerodrome was officially de-registered by aviation authorities.

The site is abandoned. Satellite imagery confirms the paved runway still exists but is in a state of significant disrepair and is being reclaimed by vegetation. There are no buildings, hangars, or any signs of current aviation or commercial activity. The airstrip is unused and the surrounding land remains rural farmland and pasture.

Originally registered as a private aerodrome ('aeródromo privado') named 'Fazenda Curva Preta' (ICAO: SJXQ), it was likely built to serve local agricultural operations. However, its main historical significance is its notorious role as a clandestine landing strip for drug smugglers. For years, it served as a key reception point for small and medium-sized aircraft transporting cocaine from countries like Bolivia and Colombia into Brazil for subsequent distribution. Its infamy is cemented by the major federal police operation named after it.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airport. Due to its remote location, lack of economic viability for legitimate operations, and its well-documented history as a hub for criminal enterprise, it is highly unlikely that any private or public entity will invest in its restoration and reopening.