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General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) is the main air gateway to Mexicali and the Calexico-Mexicali transborder region. It is the northernmost airport in Mexico, operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP). It serves more than 1.27 million passengers per year with direct flights to 10 domestic destinations.
3 airlines operate at MXL with 10 direct destinations within Mexico.
| Destination | IATA | Distance | Duration | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | MEX | 2,176 km | 3h 4m | Volaris, Aeroméxico |
| Guadalajara | GDL | 1,742 km | 2h 45m | Volaris, VivaAerobus |
| Monterrey | MTY | 1,670 km | 2h 30m | Volaris, VivaAerobus |
| Culiacán | CUL | 1,170 km | 1h 50m | Volaris |
| Hermosillo | HMO | 615 km | 1h 15m | Volaris |
| León / Bajío | BJX | 1,850 km | 2h 50m | Volaris |
| Morelia | MLM | 1,980 km | 2h 55m | Volaris |
| Los Mochis | LMM | 990 km | 1h 35m | Volaris |
| Puerto Vallarta | PVR | 1,620 km | 2h 35m | Volaris |
| San José del Cabo | SJD | 1,140 km | 1h 55m | Volaris |
Longest flight: Ciudad de México (MEX) (2,176 km, about 3.1 hours). Despite the "International" name, MXL does not currently operate regular commercial international flights.
Technical and operational information for MXL.
Opened to serve the capital of Baja California, MXL is named in honor of Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada, former governor of Baja California, president of the PRI, and Secretary of the Navy. With a 2,601-meter runway and a total area of 535 hectares, it operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is a focus city for Volaris, resulting in daily frequencies to major Mexican destinations and connections via Guadalajara and Mexico City to all of the Americas. In addition to regular commercial traffic, it also facilitates domestic and international charter flights, flight training, and executive aviation.
The most common questions about MXL Airport.
Places of interest in the MXL area.
Lifestyle center ~15 minutes from the airport. Integrated Fairfield by Marriott hotel, 70+ shops, restaurants, and cinemas.
INDEBC public sports complex located in the area adjacent to the airport. Olympic pool and 20+ sports disciplines.
For updated flight schedules, official parking rates, and premium services, visit the official site of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico.
Visit official GAP website