Oro Verde Airport

While no single official reason is cited, the closure was almost certainly due to economic factors and a decline in operational need. The name 'Oro Verde' (Green Gold) strongly suggests the airstrip was built to support local agriculture, such as coffee or citrus plantations, which are prevalent in the region. The closure likely resulted from the decline of the specific business or industry that funded and used the airport, making its maintenance and operation financially unsustainable. This type of gradual abandonment is common for private industrial airstrips.

The airport is permanently closed and abandoned. Current satellite imagery reveals a derelict site. The paved runway, while still clearly visible, is severely cracked, weathered, and overgrown with grass and shrubs, making it completely unusable for aviation. The land is being reclaimed by nature, and adjacent areas are used for agriculture and grazing. Any buildings that once served the airport, such as hangars or administrative offices, appear to be in a state of ruin.

Oro Verde Airport was a private general aviation airstrip. It was not a commercial airport with scheduled passenger flights. Its strategic importance was providing crucial air access to a remote and mountainous area, facilitating the transport of personnel, high-value goods, and equipment. With a paved runway approximately 1,200 meters (3,900 feet) in length, it was capable of handling a range of light to medium-sized propeller and turboprop aircraft. Its operations were integral to the local industry it served, likely a large agricultural enterprise or cooperative, connecting it efficiently to larger economic centers.

There are no known or published plans to reopen or redevelop Oro Verde Airport. The substantial investment required to clear the land, completely resurface the runway, and rebuild modern facilities would be prohibitive. Furthermore, the original economic driver for the airport's existence has likely vanished or been replaced by improved ground transportation. Consequently, the prospects for its reopening are considered to be non-existent.