Antilla Airport

The closure was primarily due to economic factors and logistical consolidation. The airport's functions became redundant with the development and proximity of the much larger Frank País International Airport (HOG) in Holguín, which serves the entire province. Antilla Airport was likely a base for state-run agricultural aviation (crop dusting), a sector that saw significant reduction. With no scheduled commercial traffic and its limited general aviation or agricultural role diminished, it was no longer economically viable to maintain.

The airport is completely abandoned and derelict. The physical location at coordinates 20.840669, -75.729759 shows a clearly visible but unusable asphalt runway, approximately 1,200 meters (3,900 feet) in length. The runway surface is severely cracked, faded, and extensively overgrown with grass and other vegetation. Any associated buildings, such as hangars or service structures, have been removed or have fallen into ruin. The site is unused and is slowly being reclaimed by nature.

Antilla Airport was a small, local airfield that never hosted scheduled commercial passenger services, which is why it lacks an IATA code. Its primary historical significance was tied to the local economy. It most likely served as a base for agricultural aircraft (e.g., An-2s) supporting the vast sugarcane plantations in the region. Additionally, given Antilla's history as a major port for sugar and molasses exports, the airport may have handled occasional general aviation, air taxi, or light cargo flights related to port and agricultural business operations.

There are no known or publicly discussed plans to reopen Antilla Airport. The significant investment required to resurface the runway, rebuild all necessary infrastructure (terminals, navigation aids, security), and certify the airport for operations would be substantial. Given that the region's aviation needs are fully met by the nearby Frank País International Airport, there is no economic or strategic incentive for its reactivation. The prospects for reopening are considered to be effectively zero.