Farmer's Co-Op Airport

The closure was due to economic and operational reasons. As a private airfield, its existence was tied directly to the needs of the Farmer's Co-Op's agricultural aviation division. The closure likely resulted from the cessation of these crop-dusting operations, a decision possibly driven by changes in business strategy, consolidation, or the high cost of maintaining aircraft and facilities. There is no evidence to suggest the closure was caused by an accident, urban encroachment, or military conversion.

The site is currently used for non-aviation agricultural purposes. The former runway has been completely removed and the land has been reclaimed for farming. The original hangar and several support buildings remain standing on the northeast side of the property. These structures are now used for storing farm equipment, vehicles, and other agricultural materials.

Farmer's Co-Op Airport was a private-use airfield that played a crucial role in the local agricultural economy of the Rio Grande Valley. Its primary purpose was to serve as a base for a fleet of agricultural aircraft (crop dusters). Operations involved the takeoff and landing of planes used for spraying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers on surrounding farmland. The facility consisted of a single unpaved north/south runway, approximately 2,600 feet in length, along with a hangar, maintenance facilities, and storage tanks for aviation fuel and agricultural chemicals. It was a classic example of a specialized, industrial airfield dedicated to supporting a specific industry.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening the Farmer's Co-Op Airport. The aviation infrastructure, most notably the runway, has been physically dismantled. The land has been fully repurposed, and there is no apparent economic or community driver to re-establish an airfield at this location. Reopening would require a complete reconstruction and is considered highly improbable.