Gang Ranch Airport

The closure was due to economic reasons tied to the changing ownership and operational needs of the Gang Ranch. As the historic ranch was sold and its management priorities shifted, the private airstrip was no longer deemed necessary or cost-effective to maintain. The decline in use led to it falling into a state of disrepair and eventual abandonment, rather than a closure resulting from a specific incident or conversion.

The airport is abandoned and defunct. Satellite imagery of the coordinates confirms the site is no longer in use. The faint outline of the former dirt and gravel runway is still visible, but it is significantly overgrown with vegetation and is unmaintained. The surface is rough and completely unsuitable for aircraft operations. The land remains part of the Gang Ranch property, but the airstrip itself is derelict.

The airport's significance is directly linked to the Gang Ranch, which was historically one of the largest and most isolated cattle ranches in North America. The airstrip was a vital transportation link in a rugged and remote area. Its primary operations included: transporting ranch owners, managers, staff, and guests; flying in urgent supplies, parts, and mail; and supporting ranch operations through aerial surveys, cattle spotting, and providing access to distant parts of the vast property. It was a critical piece of infrastructure for the logistical management of the massive ranch before modern road and communication networks in the region were improved.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Gang Ranch Airport. Restoring the airstrip to a safe and usable condition would require a significant capital investment for clearing, grading, and resurfacing. Given the improved road access to the region and the lack of a clear economic or operational driver from the ranch's current or prospective owners, a revival of the airport is considered highly unlikely.