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Nearest Airport to Santa Elena: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santa Elena is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL), about 72 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), 102 km away.

Closest airport ZCL General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport 72 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car
Closest international AGU Aguascalientes International Airport 102 km · 64 mi · ~1 h 50 min by car

Airports near Santa Elena

  1. 1
    General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport Flag of MexicoZacatecas, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    ZCL 72 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  2. 2
    Aguascalientes International Airport Flag of MexicoAguascalientes, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico
    AGU 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  3. 3
    Ponciano Arriaga International Airport Flag of MexicoSan Luis Potosí, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    SLP 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  4. 4
    Guanajuato International Airport Flag of MexicoSilao, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    BJX 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  5. 5
    Cedros Airport Flag of MexicoMazapil, Mexico · Airfield Airports in Mexico
    — 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
  6. 6
    Unitec Guadalajara Helipad Flag of MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 257 km159 mi · ~4 h 35 min
  7. 7
    Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Flag of MexicoCelaya, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    CYW 258 km161 mi · ~4 h 37 min
  8. 8
    Guadalajara International Airport Flag of MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    GDL 263 km164 mi · ~4 h 42 min
  9. 9
    Querétaro Intercontinental Airport Flag of MexicoQuerétaro, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    QRO 293 km182 mi · ~5 h 14 min
  10. 10
    General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport Flag of MexicoDurango, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    DGO 303 km188 mi · ~5 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Salitral de Carrera Airport32 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Santa Elena?

The nearest airport to Santa Elena is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL), about 72 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), 102 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Santa Elena?

Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) is 102 km from Santa Elena in a straight line — roughly 1 h 50 min by car.

What other airports are near Santa Elena?

Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) — 102 km, Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) — 122 km and Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) — 188 km.

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?

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