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Medium airport

Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

IATA LZCICAO MMLC🇲🇽 Lázaro Cárdenas
Coordinates
18.0017°N, 102.2203°W
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MX-MIC
Time zone
Mexico City(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
19:28
Civil dusk
19:52

About 13h 5m 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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

Lázaro Cárdenas del Río National Airport ; officially Aeropuerto Nacional Gral. Lázaro Cárdenas del Río (General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río National Airport) is an airport located in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves national air traffic for the city of Lázaro Cárdenas, offering flight training, executive, and general aviation activities. Operated by the state-owned Administración del Sistema Portuario Nacional (ASIPONA), it is named in honor of Mexican president Lázaro Cárdenas. It handled 5,447 passengers in 2020 and 1,945 passengers in 2021.

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

Live weather

MMLC

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
01 / 19▸ displaced4,900 ft / 1,494 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (2)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lázaro Cárdenas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?

The ICAO code for Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is MMLC, and its IATA code is LZC.

Where is Lázaro Cárdenas Airport located?

Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is medium airport located in Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Lázaro Cárdenas Airport have?

Lázaro Cárdenas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,900 ft / 1,494 m.

Which airlines fly to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lázaro Cárdenas Airport include AeroMéxico, Aeromar (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Lázaro Cárdenas Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lázaro Cárdenas Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?

The nearest airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is Tumbiscatio Airport (MX-0360), about 32.3 nm to the nnw, followed by Tototan Airstrip and Las Cruces Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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