Las Bocas Airstrip

The closure is presumed to be due to economic factors and a lack of use. There is no evidence of a specific event like a major accident or military conversion. Small, privately-oriented airstrips like Las Bocas often cease operations when the volume of air traffic is too low to justify the costs of maintenance, security, and insurance. As road infrastructure improves and the niche for private air travel to the specific location diminishes, such facilities are often abandoned.

The site is currently abandoned and the airstrip is derelict. High-resolution satellite imagery shows a clearly defined but completely unmaintained runway. The surface is overgrown with scrub vegetation and is crossed by numerous informal vehicle tracks. It is completely unusable for aviation in its present condition. The surrounding land remains largely undeveloped, and the airstrip itself has not been repurposed for agriculture or construction.

Las Bocas Airstrip was a small, unpaved runway that served the local coastal community. Its primary role was to support general aviation. It provided direct air access for small private aircraft carrying tourists, sport fishermen, and landowners to the beach and fishing areas of Las Bocas. The operations were limited to light aircraft (e.g., Cessna, Piper) capable of landing on a short, unimproved dirt/sand strip. Its significance was entirely local, offering a convenient alternative to ground travel for a small number of users, but it never functioned as a commercial or major regional airport.

There are no known plans or credible prospects for reopening Las Bocas Airstrip. The significant cost required to clear, grade, and potentially pave the runway, combined with the lack of apparent demand, makes any investment unlikely. The region is adequately served by larger airports for commercial and most private travel, such as Ciudad Obregón International Airport (MMCN/CEN), which is approximately a 90-minute drive away. Therefore, the prospects for reopening are considered non-existent.