Hacienda La Botija Airport

The airport was a private airstrip, likely associated with the 'Hacienda La Botija' ranch. The closure was almost certainly due to economic reasons or a change in ownership/need. Private airfields are expensive to maintain, and if the owner no longer operates an aircraft or no longer requires air access, the strip is often abandoned. There is no evidence of military conversion, a major accident, or regulatory action forcing the closure.

The site is abandoned and non-operational. Satellite imagery confirms the dirt/gravel runway is heavily overgrown with desert scrub and brush, making it completely unusable for any type of aircraft. The land has reverted to its natural state as part of the surrounding ranch property. Faint outlines of the former runway are still visible from the air, but it is effectively just a track of land.

The airport held no major national or regional significance. Its purpose was strictly private, providing direct air access to the remote Hacienda La Botija. Operations would have consisted of general aviation aircraft, such as light single or twin-engine planes (e.g., Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft) capable of landing on a short, unpaved runway. It was used for transporting the property owners, guests, and supplies, greatly reducing travel time compared to ground transport in the rural region of Coahuila.

There are no known public plans or prospects for reopening Hacienda La Botija Airport. As a private facility, any potential for reopening would be solely at the discretion and expense of the current landowner. Given its remote location and the significant cost required to clear, grade, and potentially certify the airstrip, reopening is considered highly unlikely unless a new owner has a specific and compelling need for private air access.