Guadalajara International Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on site

Guadalajara International Airport MMGL / GDL

Jalisco's hub, 30 minutes from the Zapopan business district and an hour from Lake Chapala and the tequila estates, with a GA terminal, CIQ and a 4,000 m runway. Uncongested for business aviation.

13,123 ft
Longest runway
30 min
Drive to Guadalajara
2
FBOs / handlers
5,016 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
No
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
17 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Universal Aviation Guadalajara
  • GAP General Aviation Terminal

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 13,123 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

What it costs to fly here privately

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