Airports / Mexico / MZT
General Rafael Buelna International Airport.
Mazatlàn, Mexico · 38 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
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5,369 ratings
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Operators based
38
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#32 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 5369 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
112 nm
To the nearest alternate
General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO).
Overview
General Rafael Buelna International Airport, listed as MMMZ / MZT, is a large commercial airport in Mazatlàn, Mexico. Field elevation is 38 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MZT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO, 112 nm), Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL, 117 nm), and Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ, 131 nm). The field has a single 8,868-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MZT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MZT to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
MMMZ
IATA
MZT
FAA / Local
MMMZ
Elevation
38 ft
Coordinates
23.1628° N · 106.2645° 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 38 ft, MZT sits lower than 81% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,868 ft
- 09/278,868 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,868 ft
MZT's 8,868 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.
- 112nmDGOGeneral Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDurango
- 117nmCULBachigualato Federal International AirportCuliacán
- 131nmTPQAmado Nervo National AirportTepic
- 159nmPVRPuerto Vallarta International AirportPuerto Vallarta
- 191nmSJDLos Cabos International AirportSan José del Cabo
- 198nmZCLGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZacatecas
Location
Open the full mapMMMZ · General Rafael Buelna International Airport · Mazatlàn, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MZT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 695 nm | 2h 1m |
| Houston (HOU) | 707 nm | 2h 3m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 765 nm | 2h 11m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 903 nm | 2h 30m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 923 nm | 2h 33m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 965 nm | 2h 39m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 990 nm | 2h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MZT?
- General Rafael Buelna International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,868 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 MZT?
- General Rafael Buelna International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,868 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MZT?
- The closest alternate is General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO), about 112 nm away, followed by Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) at 117 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MZT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 1h 51m (625 nm), Scottsdale about 2h 1m (695 nm), Houston about 2h 3m (707 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.