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Nearest Airport to El Progreso: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to El Progreso is El Tajín National Airport (PAZ), about 72 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 139 km away.

Closest airport PAZ El Tajín National Airport 72 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car
Closest international VER General Heriberto Jara International Airport 139 km · 86 mi · ~2 h 29 min by car

Airports near El Progreso

  1. 1
    El Tajín National Airport Flag of MexicoPoza Rica, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    PAZ 72 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  2. 2
    El Lencero Airport Flag of MexicoEmiliano Zapata, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    JAL 75 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  3. 3
    General Heriberto Jara International Airport Flag of MexicoVeracruz, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    VER 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
  4. 4
    Hermanos Serdán International Airport Flag of MexicoPuebla, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    PBC 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
  5. 5
    Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) Flag of MexicoZumpango, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    — 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
  6. 6
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    NLU 213 km132 mi · ~3 h 48 min
  7. 7
    Helipuerto Ciudad de México Flag of MexicoHelipuerto de la Ciudad de México, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 228 km141 mi · ~4 h 04 min
  8. 8
    Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MEX 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 04 min
  9. 9
    Helipuerto El Universal Flag of MexicoCuauhtémoc, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 236 km147 mi · ~4 h 13 min
  10. 10
    Helipuerto VZ Flights Flag of MexicoMiguel Hidalgo, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to El Progreso?

The nearest airport to El Progreso is El Tajín National Airport (PAZ), about 72 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 139 km away.

Which international airport is closest to El Progreso?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) is 139 km from El Progreso in a straight line — roughly 2 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near El Progreso?

El Lencero Airport (JAL) — 75 km, General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) — 139 km and Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) — 177 km.

How long does it take to get from El Progreso to El Tajín National Airport?

About 1 h 17 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.