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Airports / Mexico / SLW
Medium airport · SLW
Plan de Guadalupe International Airport.
Saltillo, Mexico · 4,778 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
375 ratings
1
Operators based
4,778
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Saltillo, MexicoELEV 4,778 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
375
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
4,778
Field elevation
feet above sea level
42
Nearest alternate
nm to NTR
Field standing
#25 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 375 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Del Norte International Airport (NTR), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (MMIO / SLW) is a mid-sized airport serving Saltillo, Mexico. The airport sits 4,778 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aeronaves TSM S.A. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Del Norte International Airport (NTR, 42 nm), Monterrey International Airport (MTY, 47 nm), and Monclova International Airport (LOV, 90 nm). With a single 9,506-foot paved runway, SLW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SLW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Saltillo International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Saltillo.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is free WiFi and plugs to charge cellphone and laptops.”
David5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Plan de Guadalupe International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
MMIO
IATA
SLW
FAA / Local
MMIO
Elevation
4,778 ft
Coordinates
25.5379° N · 100.9283° 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 4,778 ft, SLW sits higher than 75% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,506 ft
- 17/359,506 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,506 ft
SLW's 9,506 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, and at 4,778 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 42nmNTRDel Norte International AirportMonterrey
- 47nmMTYMonterrey International AirportMonterrey
- 90nmLOVMonclova International AirportMonclova
- 134nmTRCFrancisco Sarabia Tinoco International AirportTorreón
- 136nmNLDQuetzalcóatl International AirportNuevo Laredo
- 144nmLRDLaredo International AirportLaredo
Location
Open the full mapMMIO · Plan de Guadalupe International Airport · Saltillo, Mexico
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SLW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 329 nm | 1h 10m |
| Houston (HOU) | 389 nm | 1h 18m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 488 nm | 1h 32m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 750 nm | 2h 9m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 875 nm | 2h 26m |
| Denver (DEN) | 880 nm | 2h 27m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 899 nm | 2h 29m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 967 nm | 2h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SLW?
- Plan de Guadalupe International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,506 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 SLW?
- Plan de Guadalupe International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,506 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SLW?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Plan de Guadalupe International Airport as a home base, including Aeronaves TSM S.A.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SLW?
- The closest alternate is Del Norte International Airport (NTR), about 42 nm away, followed by Monterrey International Airport (MTY) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SLW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 1h 10m (329 nm), Houston about 1h 18m (389 nm), Dallas about 1h 32m (488 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.