La Esperanza Airport

The site was not closed due to economic reasons or an accident, but was established and developed as a strategic military air base by the Mexican Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA). Its purpose is to serve the operational needs of the Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Mexicana - FAM) in the Comarca Lagunera region, a role it continues to fulfill.

The site is currently an active and fully operational military air base (BAM-3). It is a restricted-access facility operated by the Mexican Air Force. Satellite imagery confirms a well-maintained runway, taxiways, hangars, and military aircraft on the apron. It serves as a base for training, surveillance, and tactical air support missions. The ICAO code 'MX-0658' is an unofficial designator, as military bases often do not have standard public ICAO codes.

The site is highly significant as Base Aérea Militar No. 3 'General de División Piloto Aviador Alberto Salinas Carranza,' named after a key pioneer of Mexican military aviation. Established as a formal military air base in the 1940s, it has been a vital post for the FAM in northern Mexico. Historically, it has housed various tactical and training squadrons, including the Escuadrón Aéreo 112, which operates Pilatus PC-7 aircraft. The base's operations have been crucial for national security, aerial surveillance, personnel training, and supporting counter-narcotics efforts.

There are zero plans or prospects for this base to 'reopen' to civilian traffic. Its role as a strategic military installation is permanent. All commercial, cargo, and general aviation for the region is handled by the nearby Francisco Sarabia International Airport (IATA: TRC, ICAO: MMTC) in Torreón, which is well-equipped to serve the area's needs.