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Nearest Airport to San José Tenejapa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to San José Tenejapa is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 70 km away.

Closest airport JAL El Lencero Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car
Closest international VER General Heriberto Jara International Airport 70 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 15 min by car

Airports near San José Tenejapa

  1. 1
    El Lencero Airport Flag of MexicoEmiliano Zapata, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    JAL 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  2. 2
    General Heriberto Jara International Airport Flag of MexicoVeracruz, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    VER 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  3. 3
    Hermanos Serdán International Airport Flag of MexicoPuebla, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    PBC 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  4. 4
    El Tajín National Airport Flag of MexicoPoza Rica, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    PAZ 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  5. 5
    Xoxocotlán International Airport Flag of MexicoOaxaca, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    OAX 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min
  6. 6
    Helipuerto Ciudad de México Flag of MexicoHelipuerto de la Ciudad de México, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
  7. 7
    Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MEX 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 16 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
    — 239 km148 mi · ~4 h 16 min
  9. 9
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    NLU 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  10. 10
    Helipuerto El Universal Flag of MexicoCuauhtémoc, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 247 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to San José Tenejapa?

The nearest airport to San José Tenejapa is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 70 km away.

Which international airport is closest to San José Tenejapa?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) is 70 km from San José Tenejapa in a straight line — roughly 1 h 15 min by car.

What other airports are near San José Tenejapa?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) — 70 km, Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) — 161 km and El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) — 188 km.

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

About 55 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.