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Airports / Mexico / VER
Large airport · VER
General Heriberto Jara International Airport.
Veracruz, Mexico · 90 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
7,610 ratings
0
Operators based
90
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Veracruz, MexicoELEV 90 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
7,610
Google reviews
ratings on Google
90
Field elevation
feet above sea level
40
Nearest alternate
nm to JAL
Field standing
#7 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 7610 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
El Lencero Airport (JAL).
Overview
General Heriberto Jara International Airport (MMVR / VER) is a large commercial airport serving Veracruz, Mexico. The airport sits 90 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into VER for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are El Lencero Airport (JAL, 40 nm), Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT, 111 nm), and El Tajín National Airport (PAZ, 113 nm). With a single 7,874-foot paved runway, VER can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VER depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Veracruz.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It was clean and staff were very cordial.”
Jairo Guzman5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It was clean and staff were very cordial.”
Jairo Guzman5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for General Heriberto Jara International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
MMVR
IATA
VER
FAA / Local
MMVR
Elevation
90 ft
Coordinates
19.1396° N · 96.1886° 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 90 ft, VER sits lower than 67% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,874 ft
- 19/017,874 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,874 ft
VER's 7,874 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.
- 40nmJALEl Lencero AirportEmiliano Zapata
- 111nmMTTMinatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportCosoleacaque
- 113nmPAZEl Tajín National AirportPoza Rica
- 124nmPBCHermanos Serdán International AirportPuebla
- 132nmOAXXoxocotlán International AirportOaxaca
- 162nmMX-2118Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Zumpango
Location
Open the full mapMMVR · General Heriberto Jara International Airport · Veracruz, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VER on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 633 nm | 1h 52m |
| Austin (AUS) | 669 nm | 1h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 824 nm | 2h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 967 nm | 2h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 997 nm | 2h 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,137 nm | 3h 3m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 1,210 nm | 3h 13m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,319 nm | 3h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VER?
- General Heriberto Jara International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,874 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 VER?
- General Heriberto Jara International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,874 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VER?
- The closest alternate is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 40 nm away, followed by Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT) at 111 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VER to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 52m (633 nm), Austin about 1h 57m (669 nm), Dallas about 2h 19m (824 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.