La Garita Airstrip

The primary reason for the airstrip's closure was its location directly adjacent to the 3rd Military Zone (3/a. Zona Militar) of the Mexican Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA). The airstrip was likely closed for security reasons and absorbed into the expanding military base to give the army full control over the land and its immediate airspace.

The site is now under the complete control of the Mexican military and is part of the 3rd Military Zone. The asphalt runway is still clearly visible from satellite view but is in a state of disrepair. It is permanently decommissioned, with large white 'X's painted on its surface. The area is used by the military for vehicle drills, training exercises, and as secured buffer land for the base.

La Garita Airstrip was a general aviation field that served the city of La Paz. It primarily handled private aircraft, small charter operations (air taxis), flight training, and tourism-related flights. It provided a convenient and less congested alternative to the main Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (MMLP), especially for pilots of smaller aircraft who did not require the extensive services of a major international hub.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening La Garita Airstrip for public or private use. Its integration into an active and important military installation makes its return to civilian aviation service virtually impossible due to security and operational conflicts. The aviation needs of La Paz are fully met by the nearby international airport (MMLP).