La Cuesta Airport

The airport's closure is directly linked to the suspension of operations at the La Colorada Mine, which the airstrip exclusively served. In October 2022, the mine's operator, Argonaut Gold, announced a temporary suspension of all mining and processing activities. The stated reasons were an illegal blockade by a small group of unionized individuals that disrupted operations, created significant security concerns, and made continued operation economically unviable. As the airstrip's sole purpose was to support the mine, it ceased regular operations concurrently with the mine's shutdown.

The airport is currently inactive and closed to all regular air traffic. The runway and facilities are part of the La Colorada Mine site, which is in a state of 'care and maintenance' following the suspension of operations. While the physical infrastructure remains, it is not being used for its intended purpose. It may be used for occasional security or surveillance overflights but is not operational for personnel or cargo transport.

La Cuesta Airport (Aeródromo La Cuesta) held no public or major historical significance. It was a private airstrip built and maintained for the logistical support of the La Colorada gold and silver mine. Its operations were entirely focused on serving the mine's needs, which included:
- Transporting executive and management personnel to and from the remote site.
- Flying in specialized technicians, engineers, and consultants.
- Facilitating the urgent delivery of critical, high-value, or time-sensitive equipment and spare parts.
- Supporting emergency medical evacuations if necessary.
The airport handled private and chartered general aviation aircraft, such as light jets and turboprops, capable of operating from its ~1,500-meter (4,900-foot) dirt/gravel runway. The identifier MX-2366 is a non-official code used for cataloging purposes in Mexico; it is not an official ICAO designation.

There are no immediate or publicly announced plans to reopen the airport. Its future is entirely contingent on the reopening of the La Colorada Mine. Argonaut Gold has indicated that it is evaluating the situation and would consider resuming mining operations if the security and labor issues are resolved and a stable, long-term agreement can be reached. Should the mine reopen, the airport would almost certainly be brought back into service to resume its logistical support role. As of now, the reopening remains indefinite.