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Small airport

El Fuerte Airport

ICAO MM79Local FTE🇲🇽 El Fuerte
Coordinates
26.3982°N, 108.6120°W
Elevation
246 ft (75 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MX-SIN
Time zone
Chihuahua(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
20:09
Civil dusk
20:34

About 13h 34m 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 El Fuerte Airport

El Fuerte Airport

El Fuerte Airfield is a small airfield located in El Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico. It handles domestic air traffic and supports flight training and general aviation activities. The airfield does not provide scheduled passenger public services. The nearest airport that serves commercial flights is Los Mochis International Airport.

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

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 324,290 ft / 1,308 m65 ftAspUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Fuerte Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is El Fuerte Airport located?

El Fuerte Airport is small airport located in El Fuerte, Mexico, at an elevation of 246 ft (75 m).

How many runways does El Fuerte Airport have?

El Fuerte Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,290 ft / 1,308 m.

What time zone is El Fuerte Airport in?

El Fuerte Airport is in the America/Chihuahua time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Fuerte Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Fuerte 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 El Fuerte Airport?

The nearest airport to El Fuerte Airport is Tetaroba Airstrip (MX-1521), about 6.6 nm to the e, followed by Rodríguez Airport and Torocobampo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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