La Rueda Airport

The cessation of operations was due to economic and logistical reasons. The airstrip's primary user, the La Encantada silver mine (operated by First Majestic Silver Corp.), likely altered its transportation strategy, opting for more cost-effective ground transportation for personnel and supplies instead of maintaining the airstrip and chartering aircraft. There is no evidence of a specific incident or military conversion leading to its closure.

The site is currently an abandoned and unmaintained dirt airstrip. The runway is still clearly visible on satellite imagery but is overgrown with desert scrub and shows signs of erosion, rendering it unusable for aviation. There are no hangars, terminals, or any other airport infrastructure at the location. The site is not being used for any other purpose and is slowly being reclaimed by the natural desert landscape.

La Rueda Airport was a private airstrip of significant importance to the La Encantada mine, a major silver producer in Mexico. Located in an extremely remote part of the Coahuila desert, the approximately 1,200-meter runway was essential for transporting personnel, management, and high-priority cargo. It enabled quick access via charter flights from cities like Torreón, bypassing a long and arduous drive over unpaved roads. The airport was a key piece of infrastructure supporting a major mining operation.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening La Rueda Airport. Its reactivation would be entirely dependent on the operational needs and financial decisions of the La Encantada mine's operator. As the mine has operated for several years without air support, a return to service is considered highly unlikely unless there is a significant change in their logistical requirements or a major expansion of the mine.