Fazenda Araras Airport

Voluntary closure by the owner. The ANAC ordinance explicitly states that the cancellation of the aerodrome's registration was done 'a pedido do interessado' (at the request of the interested party). This indicates the owner of the property no longer wished to maintain or operate the airstrip and formally requested its closure, likely for private economic or operational reasons.

The site is no longer a registered or operational airport. An analysis of recent satellite imagery shows that the physical runway, an unpaved dirt or grass strip, is still clearly visible. However, it is in a state of disuse, with vegetation beginning to reclaim the surface. The land has reverted to its primary function as part of the surrounding agricultural property of the Fazenda Araras. There is no active aviation infrastructure on site.

The airport, officially registered with ANAC under the ICAO code SJKH (the identifier BR-2031 is a non-standard code used in some third-party databases), was a private aerodrome. Its name, 'Fazenda Araras Airport', indicates its purpose: to serve the logistical needs of the Fazenda Araras (Araras Ranch/Farm). When active, it handled private general aviation aircraft. Operations were focused on transporting the property owners, personnel, guests, and supplies to the remote rural location, a common function for airstrips on large agricultural properties in Brazil's interior. Its significance was purely private, providing convenient air access for the farm's management.

There are no known public plans or official prospects for reopening the airport. As the closure was a private decision made by the landowner, any potential for reopening would be entirely at their discretion. The owner would need to re-apply for registration with ANAC and ensure the airstrip meets all current safety and regulatory standards, which would require significant private investment. It is effectively considered permanently closed unless the owner's needs change.