Aeródromo Santa Rosalia

Replacement by a larger, more modern facility. The Aeródromo Santa Rosalia had become insufficient to handle the growing passenger and cargo demand for the burgeoning industrial region of León and the state of Guanajuato. Its runway was too short and its facilities were inadequate for the larger jet aircraft (like the Boeing 727) that were becoming the standard for domestic travel. The construction of the Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío provided a modern solution with a longer runway and expanded capacity, rendering Santa Rosalia obsolete.

The former airport grounds were completely redeveloped into the Parque Metropolitano de León (León Metropolitan Park). This is now one of the city's most important public recreational areas, featuring a large reservoir (Presa El Palote), extensive green spaces, walking and cycling trails, and sports facilities. The park is most famous internationally as the host of the annual 'Festival Internacional del Globo' (International Hot Air Balloon Festival), one of the largest and most prestigious hot air balloon events in the world. The vast, open spaces that were once runways and taxiways are ideal for launching the hundreds of balloons that participate in the festival.

For several decades, Aeródromo Santa Rosalia was the primary and sole airport serving León, a major industrial hub in Mexico known for its leather and footwear production. It was a vital link for business travel, connecting local industrialists with clients and suppliers in Mexico City and other major centers. The airport handled domestic commercial flights from key Mexican airlines of the era (such as Mexicana de Aviación and Aeroméxico), as well as significant general aviation traffic, air taxi services, and cargo operations. It played a crucial role in the economic development of the city before it was outgrown.

Zero. There are no plans or prospects for reopening the site as an airport. The land has been permanently and successfully repurposed as a critical urban park and recreational hub. The area is now surrounded by significant urban and residential development, making any future aviation use impossible. The region's aviation needs are fully and effectively met by the nearby Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío (BJX).