Former Cuatrociénegas Airport

Replacement. The airport was closed because a new, more modern facility, the Cuatrociénegas Aerodrome (ICAO: MM83), was built a few kilometers to the southeast. The old airport was likely closed due to its aging infrastructure, shorter runway (approx. 1,500 meters / 4,900 feet), and proximity to the growing town, which limited potential for expansion and modernization. The new airport offers better facilities to support tourism and general aviation.

The site is abandoned and in a state of decay. The asphalt runway is still clearly visible from satellite view but is heavily cracked, weathered, and has significant vegetation growing through its surface. Faded runway markings, such as the number '16', can still be discerned. The area is not being used for any other purpose and is surrounded by undeveloped desert scrubland. It is completely non-operational.

The Former Cuatrociénegas Airport served as the primary air access point to the town and the surrounding Cuatro Ciénegas Biosphere Reserve for several decades. Its operations were focused on general aviation, handling private aircraft, air taxis, and charter flights. It was crucial for the tourism industry, bringing in visitors to see the region's unique desert springs ('pozas') and landscape. It also supported local business and private transportation. There is no record of it ever handling scheduled commercial airline services or having significant military use.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening this airport. Its role has been entirely superseded by the new, operational Cuatrociénegas Aerodrome (MM83). Given the existence of a superior replacement facility, there is no economic or logistical incentive to invest in the restoration of the old, degraded airport.