Huajumar Airport

The closure was for economic reasons, directly linked to the operational status of the Ocampo gold and silver mine, which it was built to serve. As a private airfield, its existence was dependent on the mine's need for air transport. The closure likely coincided with a change in mine ownership (from AuRico Gold to Minera Frisco in 2012), a reduction in the scale of operations, or a corporate decision that the high cost of maintaining a 7,000-foot paved runway was no longer justified by its limited use for private charter flights.

The airport is permanently closed and abandoned. Satellite imagery clearly shows large white 'X' markings painted near both ends of the runway, which is the standard international visual signal for a permanently closed runway. The asphalt surface is weathered, with vegetation growing through cracks. The small apron and any associated buildings appear derelict and unused. The site is not in use for any aviation or other purpose.

Huajumar Airport was a crucial piece of private infrastructure for the Ocampo mining district. Its primary purpose was to support the large-scale Ocampo mine, operated initially by Gammon Gold. The airport facilitated fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) transportation for mining executives, engineers, specialized technicians, and consultants, as well as the transport of urgent supplies and high-value materials. Its long, paved runway (7,001 ft / 2,134 m) was capable of handling business jets and regional turboprop aircraft, providing a vital and efficient link to the otherwise remote and mountainous location, bypassing challenging and time-consuming ground travel.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Huajumar Airport. A reopening would be entirely contingent on a future decision by the owners of the Ocampo mine to fund a complete refurbishment of the runway and facilities. This would only happen if a new phase of mining operations required the specific logistical advantages of a private airfield. Given the significant cost of restoration and the current abandoned state of the site, reopening is considered highly unlikely.