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Guanajuato International Airport

IATA BJXICAO MMLOLocal BJ1🇲🇽 Silao
Coordinates
20.9927°N, 101.4803°W
Elevation
5,956 ft (1,815 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MX-GUA
Time zone
Mexico City(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
19:31
Civil dusk
19:56

About 13h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Guanajuato International Airport

Guanajuato International Airport

León/Bajio International Airport ; officially Aeropuerto Internacional de Guanajuato, is an international airport situated in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. It is the main international airport serving the Greater León Metropolitan Area and the State of Guanajuato, which is home to a population of 6 million residents, including the cities of Celaya, Guanajuato, Irapuato, Salamanca, and San Miguel de Allende. In addition to offering domestic flights within Mexico, it serves as a gateway for international travel, connecting Central Mexico to various destinations in the United States. It serves as a focus city for Volaris and supports flight training, cargo, logistics and general aviation activities.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

MMLO

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 3111,483 ft / 3,500 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPLEON APP119.050 MHz
ATISATIS128.400 MHz
TWRLEON TWR118.350 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (10)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Guanajuato International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Guanajuato International Airport?

The ICAO code for Guanajuato International Airport is MMLO, and its IATA code is BJX.

Where is Guanajuato International Airport located?

Guanajuato International Airport is large airport located in Silao, Mexico, at an elevation of 5,956 ft (1,815 m).

How many runways does Guanajuato International Airport have?

Guanajuato International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,483 ft / 3,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Guanajuato International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Guanajuato International Airport include AeroMéxico, American Airlines, Birmingham European, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, United Airlines, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Guanajuato International Airport?

Historical data lists 10 nonstop destinations from Guanajuato International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Guanajuato International Airport in?

Guanajuato International Airport is in the America/Mexico City time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Guanajuato International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Guanajuato International Airport is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Guanajuato International Airport?

The nearest airport to Guanajuato International Airport is Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio (MMGT), about 9.2 nm to the ese, followed by Aeródromo de Campo Cortés and Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Guanajuato International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.