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Nearest Airport to El Salto: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to El Salto is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL), about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), 183 km away.

Closest airport ZCL General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car
Closest international AGU Aguascalientes International Airport 183 km · 114 mi · ~3 h 16 min by car

Airports near El Salto

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    General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport Flag of MexicoZacatecas, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    ZCL 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  2. 2
    General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport Flag of MexicoDurango, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    DGO 181 km113 mi · ~3 h 14 min
  3. 3
    Aguascalientes International Airport Flag of MexicoAguascalientes, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico
    AGU 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
  4. 4
    Cedros Airport Flag of MexicoMazapil, Mexico · Airfield Airports in Mexico
    — 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 40 min
  5. 5
    Ponciano Arriaga International Airport Flag of MexicoSan Luis Potosí, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    SLP 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  6. 6
    Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport Flag of MexicoTorreón, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    TRC 265 km165 mi · ~4 h 44 min
  7. 7
    Amado Nervo National Airport Flag of MexicoTepic, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    TPQ 269 km167 mi · ~4 h 48 min
  8. 8
    Unitec Guadalajara Helipad Flag of MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 283 km176 mi · ~5 h 03 min
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    Guanajuato International Airport Flag of MexicoSilao, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    BJX 295 km183 mi · ~5 h 16 min
  10. 10
    Guadalajara International Airport Flag of MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    GDL 298 km185 mi · ~5 h 19 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to El Salto?

The nearest airport to El Salto is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL), about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), 183 km away.

Which international airport is closest to El Salto?

Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) is 183 km from El Salto in a straight line — roughly 3 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near El Salto?

General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) — 181 km, Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) — 183 km and Cedros Airport — 206 km.

How long does it take to get from El Salto to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?

About 55 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.