Rancho Flores Magón Airport

San Buenaventura, MX 🇲🇽 Closed Airport

ICAO

MX-2173

IATA

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Elevation

4919 ft

Region

MX-CHH

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 29.95604° N, -107.10974° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Airport Information

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

The exact date of closure is not officially documented. However, based on analysis of historical satellite imagery and its status in aviation databases, the airstrip likely fell into disuse and was effectively closed sometime in the early to mid-2010s. It has been listed as 'permanently closed' in unofficial databases since at least 2015.

Reason for Closure

The closure is attributed to economic reasons and disuse. As a private 'rancho' (ranch) airstrip, its operation was dependent on the financial viability and specific needs of the property it served. It is common for such private airfields to be abandoned when the owner no longer has the need for air access, sells the property, or can no longer afford the upkeep of the runway and any associated aircraft.

Current Status

The site is completely abandoned and non-operational. Current satellite imagery shows a clearly visible but derelict dirt runway. The surface is unmaintained, significantly weathered, and shows signs of vegetation growth and erosion. It appears to be integrated into the surrounding farmland, with vehicle tracks crossing the former runway. There are no remaining airport facilities such as hangars, terminals, or lighting. It is unsafe and unusable for any aviation activity.

Historical Significance

The airport held no major national or regional significance. It was a private, unpaved airstrip primarily serving the agricultural and logistical needs of the 'Rancho Flores Magón' or surrounding agricultural operations. When active, it would have been used for general aviation purposes, such as:
- Transportation for the ranch owners, staff, or guests.
- Potential use for agricultural aviation (crop dusting).
- Moving light cargo and supplies to a relatively remote area.
It never handled commercial passenger or cargo traffic and was not intended for public use. The ICAO code 'MX-2173' is an unofficial identifier used in some databases to catalog smaller airfields in Mexico, not an official ICAO designation.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans, discussions, or prospects for reopening Rancho Flores Magón Airport. Given its private nature, remote location, and complete state of disrepair, a reopening would require a significant private investment and a renewed agricultural or business need for a private airstrip at this specific location. The probability of it ever being restored to an operational state is extremely low.

Nearby Airports

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Ejido Benito Juárez Airport
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~28 km away
Fumigaciones Aéreas Lozano Airport
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San Buenaventura, MX
Small Airport
~30 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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