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Nearest Airport to Tenochtitlán: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Tenochtitlán is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 107 km away.

Closest airport JAL El Lencero Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~42 min by car
Closest international VER General Heriberto Jara International Airport 107 km · 66 mi · ~1 h 54 min by car

Airports near Tenochtitlán

  1. 1
    El Lencero Airport Flag of MexicoEmiliano Zapata, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    JAL 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  2. 2
    El Tajín National Airport Flag of MexicoPoza Rica, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    PAZ 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  3. 3
    General Heriberto Jara International Airport Flag of MexicoVeracruz, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    VER 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  4. 4
    Hermanos Serdán International Airport Flag of MexicoPuebla, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    PBC 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) Flag of MexicoZumpango, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    — 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 52 min
  6. 6
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    NLU 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 55 min
  7. 7
    Helipuerto Ciudad de México Flag of MexicoHelipuerto de la Ciudad de México, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
  8. 8
    Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MEX 229 km143 mi · ~4 h 06 min
  9. 9
    Helipuerto El Universal Flag of MexicoCuauhtémoc, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
  10. 10
    Helipuerto VZ Flights Flag of MexicoMiguel Hidalgo, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 244 km151 mi · ~4 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Tenochtitlán?

The nearest airport to Tenochtitlán is El Lencero Airport (JAL), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 107 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Tenochtitlán?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) is 107 km from Tenochtitlán in a straight line — roughly 1 h 54 min by car.

What other airports are near Tenochtitlán?

El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) — 105 km, General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) — 107 km and Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) — 169 km.

How long does it take to get from Tenochtitlán to El Lencero Airport?

About 42 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.