Dionísio Cerqueira Airport

The primary reason for the closure was urban development and land repurposing. The airport was located in an area that became central to the city's expansion. The municipal government chose to decommission the airfield to build a large public park and integrate the land into the city's street grid for residential and commercial use. Economic factors, such as low demand and the operational capacity of the nearby and more modern São Miguel do Oeste Airport (SSOM), also contributed to the decision, making the small airfield redundant.

The former airport site has been completely redeveloped and shows no remaining aviation infrastructure. The land is now occupied by the 'Parque Turístico Ambiental de Integração', a major city park featuring a lake, walking paths, and recreational facilities. The path of the former runway has been partially converted into city streets (including Rua Santos Dumont) and developed with residential and commercial properties, fully integrating the area into the urban fabric of Dionísio Cerqueira.

In the mid-20th century, before the region's road network was fully developed, Dionísio Cerqueira Airport was a vital transportation link. It handled scheduled regional passenger flights, connecting the border city with larger urban centers. Airlines such as Real-Aerovias-Nacional operated multi-stop routes using propeller aircraft like the Douglas DC-3. The airport primarily served general aviation and small-scale commercial operations, playing a crucial role in the economic and social integration of this remote border area. Its importance gradually declined as highway infrastructure improved and air travel consolidated at larger, better-equipped regional airports.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening the airport at its original location. The site has been permanently and irreversibly repurposed for urban use. Any future air transport needs for Dionísio Cerqueira and the surrounding tri-border region are served by the Hélio Wasum Airport (IATA: SQX, ICAO: SSOM) in the nearby city of São Miguel do Oeste, which has received investment to support modern regional flights.