Mexiquito Airstrip

No official reason for the closure has been published, which is common for small, private airfields. The most likely reasons are speculative and include:
1. **Economic Abandonment:** The most probable cause is that the airstrip was no longer economically viable or necessary for its owner. The ranch, farm, or business entity it served may have ceased operations, been sold, or the owner may have stopped funding its upkeep.
2. **Decommissioning by Authorities:** The state of Coahuila is a known corridor for illicit activities. It is possible the airstrip was forcibly closed and disabled by the Mexican military (SEDENA) as part of counter-narcotics operations to eliminate clandestine or unauthorized runways. However, there is no specific public record of such an action for this particular airstrip.

The site is completely abandoned and non-operational. Recent satellite imagery confirms that the former 1,200-meter (3,937 ft) dirt runway is overgrown with desert scrub and is unserviceable for any aviation use. While its faint outline is still visible from the air, it has effectively reverted to the surrounding natural landscape. There is no evidence of any remaining infrastructure, such as hangars or buildings, at the site.

The airstrip held only local significance and was not a public airport. It was a private, rural airfield, likely constructed to serve a large ranch (the name suggests 'Rancho Mexiquito') or a local agricultural or mining enterprise. When active, its operations would have been limited to general aviation. It would have handled light, STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capable aircraft, such as single or twin-engine propeller planes (e.g., Cessna, Piper). These aircraft would have been used for transporting personnel, light cargo, supplies, or for agricultural purposes like crop dusting.

There are no known plans, discussions, or prospects for reopening the Mexiquito Airstrip. Given its remote location, private status, and current derelict condition, reopening would require significant private investment to clear, grade, and restore the runway. Without a new, compelling economic driver for a private entity in the immediate vicinity, the likelihood of its revival is extremely low.