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Nearest Airport to Ajo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ajo is Mar de Cortés International Airport (PPE), about 121 km (75 mi) away in Mexico. The closest large international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 143 km away.

Closest airport PPE Mar de Cortés International Airport 121 km · 75 mi · ~2 h 10 min by car
Closest international PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 143 km · 89 mi · ~2 h 33 min by car

Airports near Ajo

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    Mar de Cortés International Airport Flag of MexicoPuerto Peñasco, Mexico · Airfield Airports in Mexico
    PPE 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  2. 2
    Luke Air Force Base Flag of United StatesGlendale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LUF 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  3. 3
    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flag of United StatesPhoenix, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PHX 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  4. 4
    Mesa Gateway Airport Flag of United StatesMesa, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZA 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Flag of United StatesYuma, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    YUM 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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    Tucson International Airport Flag of United StatesTucson, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    TUS 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    Davis Monthan Air Force Base Flag of United StatesTucson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DMA 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  8. 8
    Nogales International Airport Flag of United StatesNogales, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OLS 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
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    Nogales International Airport Flag of MexicoNogales, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    NOG 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 55 min
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    Blythe Airport Flag of United StatesBlythe, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BLH 222 km138 mi · ~3 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ajo?

The nearest airport to Ajo is Mar de Cortés International Airport (PPE), about 121 km (75 mi) away in Mexico. The closest large international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 143 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ajo?

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 143 km from Ajo in a straight line — roughly 2 h 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Ajo?

Luke Air Force Base (LUF) — 137 km, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — 143 km and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — 153 km.

How long does it take to get from Ajo to Mar de Cortés International Airport?

About 2 h 10 min by car for the 121 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.