El Porvenir Airstrip

The de facto closure was a direct result of the extreme violence and security collapse in the Juárez Valley, including the municipality of Práxedis G. Guerrero. During this period, the area became a battleground between the Sinaloa and Juárez cartels. The local economy collapsed, the town was largely depopulated as residents fled the violence, and civil authority vanished. Any legitimate aviation operations became impossible. The airstrip was likely either used for illicit cartel activities (transporting drugs, weapons, and cash) or abandoned entirely to prevent such use. Its closure was not due to a specific accident or a formal economic decision, but rather a consequence of the region becoming a war zone.

The site is completely abandoned and in a state of disrepair. Satellite imagery confirms the runway is unmaintained, faded, and has no markings. There are no aircraft or signs of any operational activity. The surrounding area and the runway itself are being slowly reclaimed by the Chihuahuan Desert environment. It is not used for any official or legitimate purpose and is considered a derelict aviation site.

Prior to its abandonment, El Porvenir Airstrip served as a small but important piece of local infrastructure. Its primary functions were:
1. **General Aviation:** It supported private aircraft, providing a transportation link for residents and business owners in this relatively isolated border region.
2. **Agricultural Aviation:** Located in an agricultural valley, the airstrip was likely used for crop dusting and other aerial agricultural support services.
3. **Logistical Support:** It provided a quick connection to larger cities like Ciudad Juárez and across the border into the United States for business, medical, or administrative purposes. It was a typical rural airstrip supporting the local economy and community before the security situation deteriorated.

There are no known official plans or prospects for reopening the El Porvenir Airstrip. The municipality of Práxedis G. Guerrero has slowly begun to recover from the extreme violence, but the population and economic activity are far below pre-war levels. The significant investment required to restore the runway, tarmac, and any support facilities is not economically justifiable. Furthermore, its close proximity to the major international airports in Ciudad Juárez (Abraham González International Airport) and El Paso, Texas (El Paso International Airport) makes its revival for any significant aviation purpose highly unlikely and redundant.