Hello all,
I am aware of the current discussion about the runway. Quite an interesting topic. This is the report made by Grupo I Construcciones (I Group Eng) CO.
He clearly reports, that, on 1 May 1982, the aerial bombing affected the paved runway and a bomb made a crater 18 meters in diameter and 6,8 meters deep. The crater was repaired and, also, the group constructed three simulated craters.
The runway was available until the last day, because: 1) the crater was filled and 2) the runway was wide enough and just one bomb impacted there. In fact, "the side effects" of BB1 were more interesting, damaging equipment, supplies and light airplanes. Of course, I regret the loss of life.
Regards to all,