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Airports / Mexico / SJD
Large airport · SJD
Los Cabos International Airport.
San José del Cabo, Mexico · 374 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
12,320 ratings
0
Operators based
374
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
San José del Cabo, MexicoELEV 374 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
12,320
Google reviews
ratings on Google
374
Field elevation
feet above sea level
17
Nearest alternate
nm to CSW
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW).
Overview
Los Cabos International Airport, listed as MMSD / SJD, is a large commercial airport in San José del Cabo, Mexico. The field lies at an elevation of 374 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
SJD has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW, 17 nm), Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP, 66 nm), and Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM, 156 nm). SJD offers a single 9,843-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Cabo San Lucas, MX destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SJD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Staff & service
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Field capability
ICAO
MMSD
IATA
SJD
FAA / Local
MMSD
Elevation
374 ft
Coordinates
23.1519° N · 109.7207° 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 374 ft, SJD sits lower than 57% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 16/349,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
SJD's 9,843 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.
- 17nmCSWCabo San Lucas International AirportCabo San Lucas
- 66nmLAPManuel Márquez de León International AirportLa Paz
- 156nmLMMValle del Fuerte International AirportLos Mochis
- 157nmCULBachigualato Federal International AirportCuliacán
- 191nmMZTGeneral Rafael Buelna International AirportMazatlàn
- 192nmLTOLoreto International AirportLoreto
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapMMSD · Los Cabos International Airport · San José del Cabo, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SJD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 639 nm | 1h 53m |
| Austin (AUS) | 772 nm | 2h 12m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 808 nm | 2h 17m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 826 nm | 2h 19m |
| Houston (HOU) | 868 nm | 2h 25m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 896 nm | 2h 29m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 976 nm | 2h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,000 nm | 2h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SJD?
- Los Cabos International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 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 SJD?
- Los Cabos International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SJD?
- The closest alternate is Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW), about 17 nm away, followed by Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) at 66 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SJD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 53m (639 nm), Austin about 2h 12m (772 nm), Los Angeles about 2h 17m (808 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.