Cotacachi Airport

The closure is attributed to economic reasons and abandonment by its private owner(s). The airstrip was not a public or commercial airport. Such private airfields are often built for a specific purpose (e.g., serving a large hacienda, agricultural business, or a tourism venture) and are abandoned when that purpose ceases or the owner can no longer afford the upkeep. There is no evidence of closure due to an accident or military conversion.

The site is an abandoned airfield. The paved runway remains clearly visible and largely intact, though it lacks any markings and shows signs of aging and disuse. There are no hangars, terminal buildings, or any other airport infrastructure present. The land has not been redeveloped for other purposes. It appears to be used informally by local residents for recreational activities, but it is completely non-operational for aviation.

The airport was a private airstrip with limited, local significance. It never handled scheduled commercial flights. Its primary role was for general aviation, likely serving the needs of a specific local landowner or business. Operations would have included light aircraft for private transport, potential use for agricultural aviation (such as crop dusting for nearby flower plantations), or supporting a small-scale, exclusive tourism operation. The ICAO code 'EC-0067' is an unofficial identifier, often used in flight simulation databases for unregistered or defunct airfields, highlighting its non-public status.

There are no known plans or credible prospects for reopening this airstrip. The region is adequately served by the major Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM) serving Quito, which is a significant distance away but serves the entire northern Sierra region. The lack of infrastructure at the Cotacachi site, coupled with no apparent economic or logistical demand for a local airport, makes any investment in its reactivation highly improbable.