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Nearest Airport to Papalotla: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Papalotla is Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), 26 km away.

Closest airport MX-2118 Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) 24 km · 15 mi · ~25 min by car
Closest international NLU Felipe Ángeles International Airport 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car

Airports near Papalotla

  1. 1
    Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) Flag of MexicoZumpango, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    — 24 km15 mi · ~25 min
  2. 2
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    NLU 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
  3. 3
    Helipuerto Ciudad de México Flag of MexicoHelipuerto de la Ciudad de México, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
  4. 4
    Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MEX 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
  5. 5
    Helipuerto El Universal Flag of MexicoCuauhtémoc, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  6. 6
    Helipuerto VZ Flights Flag of MexicoMiguel Hidalgo, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 40 km25 mi · ~42 min
  7. 7
    Hermanos Serdán International Airport Flag of MexicoPuebla, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    PBC 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Adolfo López Mateos International Airport Flag of MexicoToluca, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TLC 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  9. 9
    General Mariano Matamoros International Airport Flag of MexicoTemixco, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    CVJ 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  10. 10
    Querétaro Intercontinental Airport Flag of MexicoQuerétaro, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    QRO 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Papalotla?

The nearest airport to Papalotla is Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), 26 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Papalotla?

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) is 26 km from Papalotla in a straight line — roughly 28 min by car.

What other airports are near Papalotla?

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) — 26 km, Helipuerto Ciudad de México — 26 km and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) — 26 km.

How long does it take to get from Papalotla to Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)?

About 25 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.