Punta Lobos Airstrip

Military Conversion. The airstrip and its surrounding coastal property were acquired by the Mexican government for the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR). It was converted into a dedicated military installation due to its strategic location on the Pacific coast of the Baja California Peninsula, ideal for naval and marine training exercises.

The site is now an active, restricted military base known as the 'Centro de Adiestramiento de la Armada de México' (Mexican Navy Training Center). The original runway remains intact and is used by the Mexican Navy for its own aircraft operations, logistics, and training drills. The facility has been extensively developed with barracks, administrative buildings, training grounds, and obstacle courses. The site is closed to the public and under military control.

Punta Lobos Airstrip was a key general aviation airport that provided critical access to the tourist town of Todos Santos and the adjacent coastline. Before significant improvements to Highway 19, it was a primary entry point for international tourists, particularly private pilots from the United States (often referred to as 'Baja Bush Pilots'). The airstrip primarily handled small private and charter aircraft, supporting the local economy by facilitating tourism for sport fishing, surfing, and leisure. It was famous among pilots for its beautiful but challenging approach directly over the beach.

Effectively zero. There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airstrip to civilian or public use. Having been fully integrated into Mexico's national defense infrastructure as a permanent naval training center, it is exceptionally unlikely to be decommissioned and returned to its former civilian role. General aviation needs for the Todos Santos area are now served by the nearby Todos Santos Airstrip (ICAO: MMTS).