Punta Aguila international Airport

The airport was closed following the construction and opening of the new, much larger La Romana International Airport (IATA: LRM, ICAO: MDLR) in December 2000. The new facility was built a few miles away to accommodate larger commercial aircraft, such as the Boeing 747, and handle a significantly higher volume of international passenger traffic. The smaller, privately-owned Punta Aguila airport became redundant and was not equipped to meet the growing tourism demands of the region.

The former airport site has been permanently repurposed for motorsports. The runway and adjacent areas have been converted into the 'Punta Aguila Drag Strip' (Pista de Drag de Punta Aguila). The asphalt runway is still intact but is now marked with starting lines, burnout boxes, and other features for drag racing events, which are held regularly at the location.

Punta Aguila was the original private airport built to serve the prestigious Casa de Campo resort. Opening in the 1970s, it was a key piece of infrastructure that helped establish La Romana as a world-class luxury destination. The airport primarily handled general aviation, private and executive jets, and small charter flights, providing direct and exclusive access for resort guests, property owners, celebrities, and dignitaries. Its operation was crucial for the early success and development of Casa de Campo before the region's tourism growth justified a full-scale public international airport.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Punta Aguila as an airport. Its function has been completely and successfully replaced by the modern La Romana International Airport (LRM). The conversion of the site into a permanent motorsport venue makes any future return to aviation services extremely unlikely and economically unviable.