El Oso Airport

The airport was a private airstrip (aeropista). The closure is presumed to be due to the cessation of operations by its private owner. Common reasons for such closures include a change in land ownership, the high cost of maintenance and aircraft operation, or the owner no longer having a need for a private runway. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to a specific accident, military conversion, or government order.

Based on recent satellite imagery, the site remains a clearly identifiable but inactive airstrip. The unpaved, dirt runway is still visible but shows signs of disuse and lack of maintenance. The land has reverted to its natural state and is part of the surrounding private ranch property. It is not being used for any other developed purpose.

El Oso Airport held local, private significance. It was not a public or commercial airport. Its primary function was to serve a large private ranch, likely the 'Rancho El Oso,' after which it was named. Operations would have been limited to general aviation, consisting of small, propeller-driven aircraft (e.g., Cessna, Piper). These aircraft would have been used for the personal transportation of the owner and guests, agricultural surveying of the vast ranch property, and potentially for supporting recreational activities like hunting.

There are no known or published plans to reopen El Oso Airport. Any prospect of reopening would be entirely dependent on the initiative of the current landowner. It would require significant investment to restore the runway and facilities, as well as obtaining the necessary permits and certifications from Mexico's Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC). Currently, there is no indication of any such intent.