Maraymaray Airport

The closure was primarily due to economic and logistical reasons. The airport was a private facility owned by Del Monte Philippines, Inc. Its closure can be attributed to a combination of factors: 1) The high operational and maintenance costs of a private airport and corporate aircraft fleet. 2) Improved national road infrastructure and the development of larger, more reliable commercial airports in the region (like Laguindingan Airport in Cagayan de Oro), which made private executive transport less critical and cost-effective. 3) A shift in the company's logistical strategy, moving away from private aviation.

The airport is permanently closed and non-operational for any form of air traffic. The physical runway infrastructure, a paved strip approximately 1,200 meters long, is still clearly visible from satellite imagery. However, it is in a state of disrepair with no markings. The site is now repurposed for agricultural and local use. The runway is frequently used by the local community and Del Monte for sun-drying agricultural products like corn and as a local access road and storage area. The former airport buildings, if any, have been repurposed for other plantation-related functions.

Maraymaray Airport was a vital private airfield for Del Monte Philippines, Inc., one of the largest pineapple producers in the world. Its primary functions were: 1) **Agricultural Aviation:** It served as a base for crop duster aircraft used for spraying, fertilizing, and conducting aerial surveys over the vast Del Monte pineapple plantation in Bukidnon. 2) **Corporate Transport:** The airport handled flights for company executives, VIPs, and essential personnel, providing a rapid link between the remote plantation and major business hubs like Manila and Cebu. It was a key piece of infrastructure that supported the large-scale agribusiness operations in the region during its active period.

There are no known official plans or serious prospects for reopening Maraymaray Airport. The economic case for its reactivation is extremely weak, given the significant investment required to restore the runway, build modern facilities, and install navigational aids. The region is adequately served by commercial airports for passenger and cargo needs. The site is more valuable to its owner and the local community in its current, repurposed state for agricultural support activities. Therefore, the likelihood of it ever reopening as an airport is considered to be virtually zero.