2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“This airport only handles private flights and has free parking.”
Kike De Jesus Cruz5★ on Google
Airports / Mexico / GYM
Medium airport · GYM
General José María Yáñez International Airport.
Guaymas, Mexico · 59 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
93 ratings
0
Operators based
59
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Guaymas, MexicoELEV 59 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
93
Google reviews
ratings on Google
59
Field elevation
feet above sea level
68
Nearest alternate
nm to CEN
Field standing
#27 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 93 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
68 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN).
Overview
General José María Yáñez International Airport (MMGM / GYM) is a mid-sized airport serving Guaymas, Mexico. The airport sits 59 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GYM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN, 68 nm), General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport (HMO, 68 nm), and Loreto International Airport (LTO, 121 nm). With a single 7,710-foot paved runway, GYM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GYM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Guaymas.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“They quickly get people in and out.”
Josh Anzicek5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“This airport only handles private flights and has free parking.”
Kike De Jesus Cruz5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for General José María Yáñez International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
MMGM
IATA
GYM
FAA / Local
MMGM
Elevation
59 ft
Coordinates
27.9690° N · 110.9250° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Mexico fields
state range 10–8,466 ft
At 59 ft, GYM sits lower than 75% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,710 ft
- 02/207,710 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,710 ft
GYM's 7,710 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 68nmCENCiudad Obregón International AirportCiudad Obregón
- 68nmHMOGeneral Ignacio L. Pesqueira International AirportHermosillo
- 121nmLTOLoreto International AirportLoreto
- 169nmLMMValle del Fuerte International AirportLos Mochis
- 174nmMX-0424Creel International Airport / Barrancas del Cobre Regional AirportBocoyna
- 196nmNOGNogales International AirportNogales
Location
Open the full mapMMGM · General José María Yáñez International Airport · Guaymas, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GYM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 343 nm | 1h 12m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 532 nm | 1h 38m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 540 nm | 1h 39m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 705 nm | 2h 2m |
| Austin (AUS) | 708 nm | 2h 3m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 729 nm | 2h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 771 nm | 2h 12m |
| Denver (DEN) | 778 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GYM?
- General José María Yáñez International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,710 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 GYM?
- General José María Yáñez International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,710 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GYM?
- The closest alternate is Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN), about 68 nm away, followed by General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport (HMO) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GYM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 12m (343 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 38m (532 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 39m (540 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.