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Airports / Mexico / PVR
Large airport · PVR
Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · 23 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
7,291 ratings
0
Operators based
23
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Puerto Vallarta, MexicoELEV 23 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
7,291
Google reviews
ratings on Google
23
Field elevation
feet above sea level
50
Nearest alternate
nm to TPQ
Field standing
#29 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 7291 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
50 nm
To the nearest alternate
Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ).
Overview
Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta International Airport (MMPR / PVR) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 23 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PVR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ, 50 nm), Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO, 100 nm), and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL, 110 nm). The field has a single 10,171-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PVR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PVR to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“VIP lounge Vending machine with games in it..”
Kim HE5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MMPR
IATA
PVR
FAA / Local
MMPR
Elevation
23 ft
Coordinates
20.6799° N · 105.2544° 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 23 ft, PVR sits lower than 92% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,171 ft
- 04/2210,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,171 ft
PVR's 10,171 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.
- 50nmTPQAmado Nervo National AirportTepic
- 100nmZLOPlaya de Oro International AirportManzanillo
- 110nmGDLGuadalajara International AirportGuadalajara
- 127nmCLQLicenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportColima
- 159nmMZTGeneral Rafael Buelna International AirportMazatlàn
- 175nmAGUAguascalientes International AirportAguascalientes
Location
Open the full mapMMPR · Puerto Vallarta International Airport · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PVR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 704 nm | 2h 2m |
| Houston (HOU) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 854 nm | 2h 23m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 857 nm | 2h 24m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,061 nm | 2h 52m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,074 nm | 2h 54m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,116 nm | 3h 0m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,142 nm | 3h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PVR?
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,171 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 PVR?
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,171 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PVR?
- The closest alternate is Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ), about 50 nm away, followed by Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) at 100 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PVR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 2h 2m (704 nm), Houston about 2h 10m (763 nm), Scottsdale about 2h 23m (854 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.