Aguaclara Airport

Primarily economic reasons and obsolescence. The airport was closed due to a combination of factors: 1) A significant improvement in the regional road network, particularly the routes connecting rural areas of Casanare to the departmental capital, Yopal, which reduced the reliance on air travel. 2) The high cost of runway and facility maintenance relative to the low volume of air traffic. 3) A decline in the specific general aviation operations that it once supported. There is no evidence of closure due to a major accident or military conversion.

The airport is completely abandoned and non-operational. Satellite imagery of the coordinates confirms that the single unpaved runway is still clearly visible in its outline but is entirely overgrown with grass, shrubs, and other vegetation, rendering it unusable for any aircraft. The land appears to have reverted to agricultural use, likely for grazing cattle, which is common for abandoned airstrips in the region. There are no remaining airport facilities or buildings.

Aguaclara Airport served as a crucial lifeline for the rural community of Aguaclara in the municipality of Sabanalarga. Its primary function was to support general aviation. Operations included:
- **Air Taxi Services:** Transporting people and goods to and from larger towns, primarily Yopal (EYP).
- **Logistical Support:** Serving the region's key economic drivers, which are cattle ranching and the oil and gas industry. The airstrip facilitated the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies to remote ranches and exploration sites.
- **Private Aviation:** Used by local landowners and businesses.
It handled small, STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capable propeller aircraft, such as the Cessna 206, which are common for unpaved runways in remote Colombian regions. For many years, it provided essential connectivity when ground travel was slow or impassable, especially during the rainy season.

There are currently no known plans, proposals, or discussions at the municipal, departmental, or national level to reopen Aguaclara Airport. The economic case for its reactivation is weak due to the established road infrastructure. Reopening would require significant investment to clear, grade, and resurface the runway, as well as re-establish basic operational safety standards. Without a new, compelling economic driver, such as a major industrial project or a significant tourism initiative in the immediate vicinity, the prospects for reopening are considered nil.