Airports / Mexico / LTO
Loreto International Airport.
Loreto, Mexico · 34 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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384 ratings
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Operators based
34
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
117 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN).
Overview
Loreto International Airport (MMLT / LTO) is a large commercial airport serving Loreto, Mexico. The airport sits 34 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 LTO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN, 117 nm), General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM, 121 nm), and Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM, 124 nm). With a single 7,218-foot paved runway, LTO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LTO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Loreto.
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Field capability
ICAO
MMLT
IATA
LTO
FAA / Local
MMLT
Elevation
34 ft
Coordinates
25.9895° N · 111.3484° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Mexico fields
state range 10–8,466 ft
At 34 ft, LTO sits lower than 85% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,218 ft
- 16/347,218 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,218 ft
LTO's 7,218 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.
- 117nmCENCiudad Obregón International AirportCiudad Obregón
- 121nmGYMGeneral José María Yáñez International AirportGuaymas
- 124nmLMMValle del Fuerte International AirportLos Mochis
- 127nmLAPManuel Márquez de León International AirportLa Paz
- 187nmHMOGeneral Ignacio L. Pesqueira International AirportHermosillo
- 192nmSJDLos Cabos International AirportSan José del Cabo
Location
Open the full mapMMLT · Loreto International Airport · Loreto, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LTO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 459 nm | 1h 28m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 617 nm | 1h 50m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 637 nm | 1h 53m |
| Austin (AUS) | 767 nm | 2h 11m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 826 nm | 2h 19m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 849 nm | 2h 22m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 862 nm | 2h 24m |
| Houston (HOU) | 880 nm | 2h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LTO?
- Loreto International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,218 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 LTO?
- Loreto International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,218 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LTO?
- The closest alternate is Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN), about 117 nm away, followed by General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM) at 121 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LTO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 28m (459 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 50m (617 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 53m (637 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.