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Nearest Airport to San José de Tapia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to San José de Tapia is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 87 km away.

Closest airport JAL El Lencero Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car
Closest international VER General Heriberto Jara International Airport 87 km · 54 mi · ~1 h 33 min by car

Airports near San José de Tapia

  1. 1
    El Lencero Airport Flag of MexicoEmiliano Zapata, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    JAL 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  2. 2
    General Heriberto Jara International Airport Flag of MexicoVeracruz, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    VER 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  3. 3
    Hermanos Serdán International Airport Flag of MexicoPuebla, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    PBC 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  4. 4
    El Tajín National Airport Flag of MexicoPoza Rica, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    PAZ 202 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 min
  5. 5
    Xoxocotlán International Airport Flag of MexicoOaxaca, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    OAX 207 km129 mi · ~3 h 42 min
  6. 6
    Helipuerto Ciudad de México Flag of MexicoHelipuerto de la Ciudad de México, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 231 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
  7. 7
    Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MEX 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
  8. 8
    Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) Flag of MexicoZumpango, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    — 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
  9. 9
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    NLU 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
  10. 10
    Helipuerto El Universal Flag of MexicoCuauhtémoc, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 240 km149 mi · ~4 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to San José de Tapia?

The nearest airport to San José de Tapia is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 87 km away.

Which international airport is closest to San José de Tapia?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) is 87 km from San José de Tapia in a straight line — roughly 1 h 33 min by car.

What other airports are near San José de Tapia?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) — 87 km, Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) — 153 km and El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) — 202 km.

How long does it take to get from San José de Tapia to El Lencero Airport?

About 1 h 17 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.