Kimiri Ayke Airport

The closure was due to economic reasons and logistical obsolescence. The airstrip's primary purpose was to serve the private needs of the Estancia (ranch) Kimiri Aike. The significant improvement of the regional road network, specifically Ruta CH-255 which passes nearby, provided more reliable, all-weather, and cost-effective ground transportation. This reduced the necessity for air travel for transporting personnel, supplies, and for emergency access, making the upkeep of a private runway impractical.

The site is inactive and no longer maintained as an airfield. The physical runway is still visible in satellite imagery as a long, unpaved dirt and grass strip. However, it shows no signs of recent use and is slowly being reclaimed by the surrounding vegetation. The land has reverted to its primary purpose as part of the Estancia Kimiri Aike's agricultural and grazing operations.

Kimiri Ayke Airport was a private airstrip (aeródromo) vital to the operations of the Estancia Kimiri Aike, one of the large sheep ranches in the remote Patagonian steppe of the Magallanes Region. In an era before reliable road infrastructure, the airstrip was a critical link to the outside world. It handled small general aviation aircraft, such as Piper and Cessna models, used for:
- Transporting ranch owners, workers, and veterinarians.
- Flying in essential supplies, mail, and light equipment.
- Providing a means for rapid medical evacuation in emergencies.
Its existence was representative of the self-sufficiency required by large Patagonian estancias throughout much of the 20th century.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airport for public or significant private use. Given that its original purpose is now fulfilled by ground transportation, there is no economic incentive for its reactivation. Reopening would require substantial investment in runway refurbishment and recertification with Chile's aviation authority (DGAC), which is highly unlikely unless a new, specific industrial or private need arises in the immediate vicinity.