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Nearest Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lázaro Cárdenas is Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (ESE), about 155 km (96 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 245 km away.

Closest airport ESE Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base 155 km · 96 mi · ~2 h 46 min by car
Closest international TIJ General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport 245 km · 152 mi · ~4 h 22 min by car

Airports near Lázaro Cárdenas

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    Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base Flag of MexicoEnsenada, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    ESE 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  2. 2
    General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport Flag of MexicoMexicali, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MXL 243 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 min
  3. 3
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 22 min
  4. 4
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 248 km154 mi · ~4 h 26 min
  5. 5
    El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) Flag of United StatesEl Centro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NJK 257 km160 mi · ~4 h 35 min
  6. 6
    Imperial County Airport Flag of United StatesImperial, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IPL 259 km161 mi · ~4 h 37 min
  7. 7
    Mar de Cortés International Airport Flag of MexicoPuerto Peñasco, Mexico · Airfield Airports in Mexico
    PPE 266 km165 mi · ~4 h 45 min
  8. 8
    Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Flag of United StatesYuma, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    YUM 267 km166 mi · ~4 h 46 min
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    North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NZY 270 km168 mi · ~4 h 50 min
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    San Diego International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAN 273 km170 mi · ~4 h 52 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The nearest airport to Lázaro Cárdenas is Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (ESE), about 155 km (96 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 245 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lázaro Cárdenas?

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 245 km from Lázaro Cárdenas in a straight line — roughly 4 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Lázaro Cárdenas?

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) — 243 km, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) — 245 km and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) — 248 km.

How long does it take to get from Lázaro Cárdenas to Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base?

About 2 h 46 min by car for the 155 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.