Airports / Mexico / KAPY
Zapata County Airport.
Zapata, Mexico · 423 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KAPY
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
423
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Zapata County Airport (KAPY) sits in Zapata, Mexico, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 423 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KAPY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD, 33 nm), Laredo International Airport (LRD, 36 nm), and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE, 72 nm). With a single 5,000-foot paved runway, KAPY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from KAPY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Zapata.
1 FBO serves KAPY. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Zapata County Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Self-serve fuel 24/7; attendance irregular (IREG)
- Unicom 122.7
- Wi-Fi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAPY
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KAPY
Elevation
423 ft
Coordinates
26.9687° N · 99.2489° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Mexico fields
state range 10–8,466 ft
At 423 ft, KAPY sits lower than 56% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,000 ft
- 125,000 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
KAPY's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmNLDQuetzalcóatl International AirportNuevo Laredo
- 36nmLRDLaredo International AirportLaredo
- 72nmMFEMcAllen Miller International AirportMcAllen
- 80nmREXGeneral Lucio Blanco International AirportReynosa
- 80nmALIAlice International AirportAlice
- 83nmNQIKingsville Naval Air StationKingsville
Location
Open the full mapKAPY · Zapata County Airport · Zapata, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KAPY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 211 nm | 53m |
| Houston (HOU) | 264 nm | 1h 1m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 374 nm | 1h 16m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 768 nm | 2h 11m |
| Denver (DEN) | 820 nm | 2h 18m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 829 nm | 2h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 845 nm | 2h 22m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 852 nm | 2h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KAPY?
- Zapata County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KAPY?
- Zapata County Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Zapata County Airport?
- One FBO serves KAPY: Zapata County Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KAPY?
- The closest alternate is Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD), about 33 nm away, followed by Laredo International Airport (LRD) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KAPY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 53m (211 nm), Houston about 1h 1m (264 nm), Dallas about 1h 16m (374 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.