Airports / Mexico / PDS
Piedras Negras International Airport.
Piedras Negras, Mexico · 901 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Piedras Negras International Airport (MMPG / PDS) sits in Piedras Negras, Mexico, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 901 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PDS as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF, 46 nm), Del Rio International Airport (DRT, 49 nm), and Ciudad Acuña International Airport (ACN, 52 nm). The field has a single 6,655-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PDS 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 PDS to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
MMPG
IATA
PDS
FAA / Local
PNG
Elevation
901 ft
Coordinates
28.6279° N · 100.5352° 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 901 ft, PDS sits higher than 54% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,655 ft
- 12/306,655 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,655 ft
PDS's 6,655 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.
- 46nmDLFLaughlin Air Force BaseDel Rio
- 49nmDRTDel Rio International AirportDel Rio
- 52nmACNCiudad Acuña International AirportCiudad Acuña
- 86nmLRDLaredo International AirportLaredo
- 88nmNLDQuetzalcóatl International AirportNuevo Laredo
- 112nmLOVMonclova International AirportMonclova
Location
Open the full mapMMPG · Piedras Negras International Airport · Piedras Negras, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PDS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 177 nm | 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 282 nm | 1h 3m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 317 nm | 1h 8m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
| Denver (DEN) | 705 nm | 2h 2m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 710 nm | 2h 3m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 733 nm | 2h 6m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 833 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PDS?
- Piedras Negras International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,655 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 PDS?
- Piedras Negras International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,655 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PDS?
- The closest alternate is Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF), about 46 nm away, followed by Del Rio International Airport (DRT) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PDS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 3m (282 nm), Dallas about 1h 8m (317 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 56m (657 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.