Airports / Mexico / CSW
Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · 459 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
459
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).
Overview
Cabo San Lucas International Airport, listed as MMSL / CSW, is a mid-sized airport in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Field elevation is 459 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CSW as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Los Cabos International Airport (SJD, 17 nm), Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP, 71 nm), and Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM, 171 nm). The field has a single 6,998-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CSW are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as MM15. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CSW to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
MMSL
IATA
CSW
FAA / Local
CSL
Elevation
459 ft
Coordinates
22.9491° N · 109.9395° 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 459 ft, CSW sits lower than 54% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,998 ft
- 11/296,998 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,998 ft
CSW's 6,998 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.
- 17nmSJDLos Cabos International AirportSan José del Cabo
- 71nmLAPManuel Márquez de León International AirportLa Paz
- 171nmLMMValle del Fuerte International AirportLos Mochis
- 174nmCULBachigualato Federal International AirportCuliacán
- 198nmLTOLoreto International AirportLoreto
- 203nmMZTGeneral Rafael Buelna International AirportMazatlàn
Location
Open the full mapMMSL · Cabo San Lucas International Airport · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CSW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 649 nm | 1h 55m |
| Austin (AUS) | 789 nm | 2h 14m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 812 nm | 2h 17m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 834 nm | 2h 20m |
| Houston (HOU) | 885 nm | 2h 27m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 913 nm | 2h 31m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 990 nm | 2h 42m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,014 nm | 2h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CSW?
- Cabo San Lucas International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,998 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 CSW?
- Cabo San Lucas International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,998 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to CSW?
- The closest alternate is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), about 17 nm away, followed by Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) at 71 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CSW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 55m (649 nm), Austin about 2h 14m (789 nm), Los Angeles about 2h 17m (812 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.