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Nearest Airport to Mexicali: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mexicali is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 142 km away.

Closest airport MXL General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car
Closest international TIJ General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport 142 km · 88 mi · ~2 h 32 min by car

Airports near Mexicali

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    General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport Flag of MexicoMexicali, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MXL 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  2. 2
    Imperial County Airport Flag of United StatesImperial, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IPL 26 km16 mi · ~27 min
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    El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) Flag of United StatesEl Centro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NJK 30 km19 mi · ~32 min
  4. 4
    Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Flag of United StatesYuma, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    YUM 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  5. 5
    Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPalm Springs, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TRM 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  6. 6
    Blythe Airport Flag of United StatesBlythe, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BLH 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base Flag of MexicoEnsenada, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    ESE 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
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    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
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    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 160 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mexicali?

The nearest airport to Mexicali is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 142 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mexicali?

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 142 km from Mexicali in a straight line — roughly 2 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Mexicali?

Imperial County Airport (IPL) — 26 km, El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK) — 30 km and Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM) — 79 km.

How long does it take to get from Mexicali to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport?

About 21 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.