Mesa Las Coyoteras Airport

The closure was not due to a single documented event but rather a gradual abandonment from lack of use and maintenance. The most likely reasons for its decline are economic non-viability and redundancy. It was likely a private-use airstrip serving a specific purpose (e.g., a mine or ranch) that ceased operations. Furthermore, the existence of the primary, more accessible Nácori Chico Airstrip (IATA: NCO) closer to the town likely rendered this remote mesa-top strip obsolete.

As of 2023, the airport is completely abandoned and derelict. Satellite imagery confirms the runway outline is still visible but is heavily overgrown with shrubs and grasses and shows signs of erosion. It is completely unusable for any form of aviation. The site appears to be returning to its natural state, with only faint tracks suggesting occasional access by off-road vehicles for local ranching or recreational use.

Mesa Las Coyoteras was a small, rudimentary dirt airstrip situated on a remote mesa in the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental. Its primary function was almost certainly to support private operations in an area with challenging ground access. This would have included serving local ranches, mining exploration activities, or providing logistical support for personnel and light cargo. Airstrips like this were historically significant as they provided a vital lifeline to isolated locations before the development of reliable road infrastructure. The identifier 'MX-2255' is an unofficial designator, not a formal ICAO code, underscoring its likely status as a private or unregulated airfield.

There are no known plans, discussions, or prospects for the reopening of Mesa Las Coyoteras Airport. The significant cost required to clear, grade, and certify the runway, combined with the lack of any apparent economic or social demand, makes its revival highly improbable. Its remote location and the operational status of the other airstrip in Nácori Chico mean its reopening is not considered a priority or a necessity.