Tangamanga Airport

The closure was primarily due to obsolescence and urban encroachment. The airport's runways were too short to safely accommodate the larger jet aircraft (like the Boeing 727) that were becoming standard in the airline industry. Furthermore, the city of San Luis Potosí had grown around the airport, making expansion impossible and increasing the risks associated with takeoffs and landings over populated areas. A new, larger, and more modern facility was needed in a location away from the city center.

The former airport grounds were completely redeveloped into what is now 'Parque Tangamanga I', one of the largest and most significant urban parks in Mexico. The project was initiated in the early 1980s, with the official decree signed in 1983. The site now features extensive green areas, artificial lakes, jogging and cycling paths, numerous sports facilities (for soccer, baseball, tennis, etc.), and major cultural venues like the 'Teatro de la Ciudad' and the 'Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes'. The faint outline of the main runway is still visible and has been repurposed as a long, straight avenue and recreational path running through the center of the park.

From the 1940s until its closure, Tangamanga Airport was the main air gateway to San Luis Potosí. It was crucial for the region's business and tourism, connecting the industrial city with Mexico City and other national destinations. It primarily handled piston-engine aircraft, such as the Douglas DC-3 and DC-6, operated by major carriers of the era like Mexicana de Aviación. The airport was a symbol of modernity and a key piece of infrastructure that supported the state's economic development in the mid-20th century.

None. There are absolutely no plans or prospects for reopening the airport. The land has been permanently and successfully transformed into a vital public, cultural, and recreational space for the city of San Luis Potosí. The city's air transportation needs are fully met by the modern Ponciano Arriaga International Airport.