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Airports / Mexico / LAP
Medium airport · LAP
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport.
La Paz, Mexico · 69 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
4,871 ratings
0
Operators based
69
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
La Paz, MexicoELEV 69 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
4,871
Google reviews
ratings on Google
69
Field elevation
feet above sea level
66
Nearest alternate
nm to SJD
Field standing
#10 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 4871 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
66 nm
To the nearest alternate
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).
Overview
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (MMLP / LAP) is a mid-sized airport serving La Paz, Mexico. The field lies at an elevation of 69 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
LAP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Los Cabos International Airport (SJD, 66 nm), Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW, 71 nm), and Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM, 119 nm). LAP offers a single 8,202-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LAP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LAP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal was clean and spacious.”
Chris Bering5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MMLP
IATA
LAP
FAA / Local
MMLP
Elevation
69 ft
Coordinates
24.0723° N · 110.3627° 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 69 ft, LAP sits lower than 71% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 18/368,202 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
LAP's 8,202 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.
- 66nmSJDLos Cabos International AirportSan José del Cabo
- 71nmCSWCabo San Lucas International AirportCabo San Lucas
- 119nmLMMValle del Fuerte International AirportLos Mochis
- 127nmLTOLoreto International AirportLoreto
- 163nmCULBachigualato Federal International AirportCuliacán
- 201nmCENCiudad Obregón International AirportCiudad Obregón
Location
Open the full mapMMLP · Manuel Márquez de León International Airport · La Paz, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LAP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 579 nm | 1h 45m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
| Austin (AUS) | 771 nm | 2h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 874 nm | 2h 26m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 885 nm | 2h 27m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 927 nm | 2h 33m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 951 nm | 2h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LAP?
- Manuel Márquez de León International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 LAP?
- Manuel Márquez de León International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LAP?
- The closest alternate is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), about 66 nm away, followed by Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW) at 71 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LAP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 45m (579 nm), Los Angeles about 2h 8m (742 nm), Las Vegas about 2h 10m (763 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.