Colonia Morelos Airstrip

The specific official reason for the closure is not publicly documented. However, the most likely reasons for the closure of a small, private airstrip in this region are a combination of factors: 1) **Security Concerns:** The airstrip is located in a strategic border region known for illicit trafficking. During the 2006-2012 period and beyond, the Mexican government actively worked to close or destroy unauthorized and unregulated airstrips to combat drug smuggling operations. The deliberate marking of the runway suggests an official closure rather than simple abandonment. 2) **Economic Non-viability:** The owner may have ceased operations that required an airstrip (such as agriculture or ranching), or the cost of maintenance and security became prohibitive.

As of the latest satellite imagery, the site remains a closed and defunct airstrip. The dirt runway is still clearly visible but is unmaintained, with vegetation growing on its surface. The large white 'X' markings at the thresholds are still present, officially indicating its closed status. The land has not been repurposed; it sits unused within the surrounding agricultural fields. There is no infrastructure, such as hangars or terminal buildings, visible on the site.

Colonia Morelos Airstrip was a small, private-use dirt landing strip. Its significance was entirely local. It primarily served the agricultural community of Colonia Morelos, likely for crop dusting, transportation of farm personnel, and general aviation for the owners of the surrounding ranch land. The operations would have been limited to light, single-engine, and small twin-engine aircraft capable of landing on a short, unpaved surface. It held no significance as a commercial or public transport hub.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Colonia Morelos Airstrip. Given its long-term closure, its private nature, and the availability of the larger, paved Agua Prieta Municipal Airport (MMAP) approximately 15 miles to the northwest, there is no practical or economic incentive for its reactivation. It is expected to remain closed indefinitely and will likely continue to degrade over time or eventually be reclaimed for agriculture.