Cabo San Lucas International Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 39m 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 Cabo San Lucas International Airport
Cabo San Lucas International Airport is an international airport located in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. It serves as a secondary airport to the popular tourist destination of the Los Cabos region on the Baja California Peninsula. In contrast to the larger Los Cabos International Airport situated approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi) to the north, Cabo San Lucas Airport primarily focuses on regional flights within western Mexico, as well as charter and commercial flights to the United States. It used to operate as the main hub for the extinct regional airline Calafia Airlines. The airport also supports various activities in general and executive aviation, air taxi services, and flight training. It is the only privately owned international airport in the country. The airport handled 51,201 passengers in 2025.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
MMSLNOTAMs
MMSLReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live 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.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / 29 | 6,998 ft / 2,133 m | 148 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | Cabo san Lucas tower | 118.750 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Services & operations
Cabo San Lucas Airport features a 7000 x 150 ft runway and operates with a Control Tower, IFR VOR/DME and NDB approaches.
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 15% of observations, averaging 10 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 1,193 ft | |
| Feb | 100% | 1,213 ft | |
| Mar | 100% | 1,448 ft | |
| Apr | 100% | 1,750 ft | |
| May | 100% | 2,050 ft | |
| Jun | 99% | 2,230 ft | |
| Jul | 98% | 2,349 ft | |
| Aug | 95% | 2,349 ft | |
| Sep | 91% | 2,267 ft | |
| Oct | 96% | 2,099 ft | |
| Nov | 98% | 1,676 ft | |
| Dec | 99% | 1,369 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,193–2,349 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Cabo San Lucas International Airport?
The ICAO code for Cabo San Lucas International Airport is MMSL, and its IATA code is CSW.
Where is Cabo San Lucas International Airport located?
Cabo San Lucas International Airport is medium airport located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, at an elevation of 459 ft (140 m).
How many runways does Cabo San Lucas International Airport have?
Cabo San Lucas International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,998 ft / 2,133 m.
What time zone is Cabo San Lucas International Airport in?
Cabo San Lucas International Airport is in the America/Mazatlan time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Cabo San Lucas International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Cabo San Lucas International Airport is approximately 7.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Cabo San Lucas International Airport?
The nearest airport to Cabo San Lucas International Airport is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), about 17.2 nm to the ne, followed by El Pescadero Airstrip and Todos Santos Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Cabo San Lucas International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.