Las Norias Airport

The specific reason for closure is not officially recorded, which is common for small, private airfields. The most probable reason is economic or a change in the operational needs of its owner. As a private airstrip, it was likely tied to a specific ranch or business. It was likely abandoned after the property was sold, the owner no longer required air access, or the cost of maintenance became prohibitive.

The airport is permanently closed and abandoned. Current satellite imagery shows a derelict runway that is clearly visible as a scar on the landscape but is unusable. The surface is cracked, faded, and significantly overgrown with desert scrub and vegetation. There has been no redevelopment on the site, and it is effectively being reclaimed by the natural environment.

Las Norias Airport was a private airstrip, not a public or commercial airport. Its national ICAO identifier (MX-1857) indicates it was a registered airfield within Mexico but not for public use. Its primary purpose was to support general aviation operations for a large, private ranch (the name 'Las Norias' is common for ranches in the region). Operations would have consisted of light aircraft (single or twin-engine) used to transport owners, guests, staff, and supplies to a remote location, bypassing difficult or lengthy ground travel. It had no history of scheduled passenger or cargo services.

There are no known plans, discussions, or prospects for reopening Las Norias Airport. The aviation needs for the Ciudad Acuña region are served by the Ciudad Acuña International Airport (IATA: ACN, ICAO: MMCC). Given the remote location, derelict condition, and the significant investment required for restoration, there is no economic or logistical incentive for its revival.