Agua Zarca (Charco de la Yegua) South Airport

The airport was almost certainly closed as part of an operation by Mexican authorities, likely the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA), to disable clandestine airstrips. Its remote location in the state of Chihuahua, a well-known corridor for drug trafficking, combined with its lack of official registration or infrastructure, strongly indicates it was used for illicit activities. The Mexican government has a long-standing policy of identifying and neutralizing such 'narco-pistas' to disrupt cartel logistics.

The site is abandoned and defunct. Current satellite imagery confirms the dirt runway is still visible but is in a state of disrepair. It is clearly marked with large, faded white 'X's at both thresholds, signifying its permanent closure. The surrounding area is undeveloped desert, and there are no hangars, terminals, or any other aviation infrastructure remaining. The land has effectively reverted to its natural state, with the runway scar being the only evidence of its past use.

The airport held no official commercial, public, or military significance. It was a private, unpaved dirt landing strip, likely named after a local ranch ('Agua Zarca' or 'Charco de la Yegua'). When active, its operations were limited and unofficial. It would have served either a local agricultural or ranching need for light aircraft or, more probably given the context of the region, it was built or co-opted for use by drug cartels to transport narcotics, weapons, or personnel. Its history is tied to the private and illicit economy of the remote Chihuahuan Desert rather than formal aviation.

There are zero known plans or prospects for reopening this airstrip. Given that it was forcibly closed by government authorities to prevent criminal use, there is no legal or economic incentive to reactivate it. It will not be registered as an official airport, and any attempt to use it would likely draw immediate attention from Mexican law enforcement and military patrols.