199 countries 39,402 visa rules 72,668 airports 7,028 languages 235 holiday calendars 1,260 news stories Visa data verified 13 Oct 2026
Free Passport Photo Maker
Travel photo of Mexico

Flag of Mexico Mexico · nearest airport

Nearest Airport to California: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to California is Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC), about 22 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 327 km away.

Closest airport TRC Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport 22 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car
Closest international MTY Monterrey International Airport 327 km · 203 mi · ~5 h 51 min by car

Airports near California

  1. 1
    Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport Flag of MexicoTorreón, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    TRC 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
  2. 2
    Cedros Airport Flag of MexicoMazapil, Mexico · Airfield Airports in Mexico
    — 202 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 min
  3. 3
    General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport Flag of MexicoDurango, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    DGO 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
  4. 4
    Monclova International Airport Flag of MexicoMonclova, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    LOV 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
  5. 5
    Plan de Guadalupe International Airport Flag of MexicoSaltillo, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    SLW 247 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min
  6. 6
    Del Norte International Airport Flag of MexicoMonterrey, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    NTR 314 km195 mi · ~5 h 37 min
  7. 7
    General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport Flag of MexicoZacatecas, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    ZCL 326 km203 mi · ~5 h 50 min
  8. 8
    Monterrey International Airport Flag of MexicoMonterrey, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MTY 327 km203 mi · ~5 h 51 min
  9. 9
    Lajitas International Airport Flag of United StatesLajitas, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    — 392 km244 mi · ~7 h 00 min
  10. 10
    General Rafael Buelna International Airport Flag of MexicoMazatlàn, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico
    MZT 411 km255 mi · ~7 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of California; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to California?

The nearest airport to California is Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC), about 22 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 327 km away.

Which international airport is closest to California?

Monterrey International Airport (MTY) is 327 km from California in a straight line — roughly 5 h 51 min by car.

What other airports are near California?

Cedros Airport — 202 km, General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) — 216 km and Monclova International Airport (LOV) — 232 km.

How long does it take to get from California to Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport?

About 24 min by car for the 22 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.