El Conejo Viejo South Airstrip

The specific reason is not officially documented, which is common for small, private airstrips. However, evidence strongly suggests it was closed due to abandonment and redundancy. A nearby, better-maintained airstrip, El Conejo Airstrip (ICAO: MX-0348), located just to the north, likely rendered this older, unpaved strip obsolete. Economic non-viability and the cost of maintenance for a private owner are the most probable causes for its closure.

The site is abandoned and derelict. Current satellite imagery confirms the runway is unmaintained, with visible signs of erosion, washouts, and overgrowth by desert scrub. The large, painted 'X's indicating its permanent closure are still visible on the runway surface, though faded. The land has effectively reverted to unused desert terrain, with no structures or activity present.

The airstrip was of local, not national, significance. As a private, unpaved runway, it served general aviation purposes, likely providing access to the 'Rancho El Conejo' or other private coastal properties in this remote area. Operations would have been limited to light, single-engine aircraft (e.g., Cessna, Piper) capable of using a short, unimproved dirt runway. Its purpose was primarily for private transportation, and potentially for supporting small-scale tourism, fishing, or agricultural activities.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airstrip. Given its advanced state of disrepair, its remote location, and the existence of a superior, active airstrip nearby, the likelihood of it ever being restored and reopened is extremely low. Significant investment would be required for no clear economic or logistical benefit.