General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport
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About General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport
Acapulco International Airport, officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Juan N. Álvarez, is an international airport located in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves as a gateway to Acapulco, a popular Mexican tourist destination. The airport also serves charter flights and facilitates various tourism-related activities, flight training, and general aviation. It is named in honor of Juan N. Álvarez, former President of Mexico. The airport is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA). In 2024, the airport handled 606,610 passengers; traffic increased to 684,452 in 2025 according to OMA.
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Live weather
MMAALive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 10,832 ft / 3,302 m | 148 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 06 / 24 | 5,579 ft / 1,700 m | 115 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ACAPULCO APP | 119.900 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 115.900 MHz |
| TWR | ACAPULCO TWR | 118.500 MHz |
Services & operations
The airport provides various services including parking, transportation options, and amenities like WiFi.
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport?
The ICAO code for General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is MMAA, and its IATA code is ACA.
Where is General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport located?
General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is large airport located in Acapulco, Mexico, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).
How many runways does General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport have?
General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,832 ft / 3,302 m.
Which airlines fly to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport?
Airlines historically serving General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport include AeroMéxico, Aeromar, Birmingham European, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), United Airlines, Volaris (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport?
Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport in?
General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is in the America/Mexico City time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport?
The nearest airport to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is Base Aeronaval Acapulco (MX-2145), about 0.3 nm to the ne, followed by Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González) and Atoyac Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.