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Nearest Airport to Palmas de Abajo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Palmas de Abajo is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 40 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 56 km away.

Closest airport JAL El Lencero Airport 40 km · 25 mi · ~43 min by car
Closest international VER General Heriberto Jara International Airport 56 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 00 min by car

Airports near Palmas de Abajo

  1. 1
    El Lencero Airport Flag of MexicoEmiliano Zapata, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    JAL 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  2. 2
    General Heriberto Jara International Airport Flag of MexicoVeracruz, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    VER 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  3. 3
    El Tajín National Airport Flag of MexicoPoza Rica, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    PAZ 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  4. 4
    Hermanos Serdán International Airport Flag of MexicoPuebla, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    PBC 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport Flag of MexicoCosoleacaque, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    MTT 256 km159 mi · ~4 h 34 min
  6. 6
    Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) Flag of MexicoZumpango, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    — 268 km166 mi · ~4 h 47 min
  7. 7
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    NLU 271 km168 mi · ~4 h 50 min
  8. 8
    Helipuerto Ciudad de México Flag of MexicoHelipuerto de la Ciudad de México, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 276 km172 mi · ~4 h 56 min
  9. 9
    Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MEX 277 km172 mi · ~4 h 56 min
  10. 10
    Helipuerto El Universal Flag of MexicoCuauhtémoc, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 285 km177 mi · ~5 h 05 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Palmas de Abajo?

The nearest airport to Palmas de Abajo is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 40 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 56 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Palmas de Abajo?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) is 56 km from Palmas de Abajo in a straight line — roughly 1 h 00 min by car.

What other airports are near Palmas de Abajo?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) — 56 km, El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) — 155 km and Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) — 209 km.

How long does it take to get from Palmas de Abajo to El Lencero Airport?

About 43 min by car for the 40 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.