Rancho La Milpita Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 13h 57m 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 Rancho La Milpita Airport
El Aeropuerto de La Caridad o Aeródromo de Rancho La Milpita es un aeropuerto mediano ubicado en el municipio de Nacozari de García, Sonora, a un costado de la planta fundidora de La Caridad y es operado por Mexicana de Cobre S.A. de C.V. una filial de Grupo México. Cuenta con una pista de aterrizaje de 2,500 metros de largo y 30 metros de ancho con gotas de viraje en ambas cabeceras, una plataforma de aviación de 5,000 metros cuadrados, hangares y un pequeño edificio terminal. Actualmente solo se usa con propósitos de aviación general.
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33 | 8,170 ft / 2,490 m | 95 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rancho La Milpita Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rancho La Milpita Airport located?
Rancho La Milpita Airport is small airport located in Nacozari de García, Mexico, at an elevation of 4,707 ft (1,435 m).
How many runways does Rancho La Milpita Airport have?
Rancho La Milpita Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,170 ft / 2,490 m.
What time zone is Rancho La Milpita Airport in?
Rancho La Milpita Airport is in the America/Hermosillo time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Rancho La Milpita Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Rancho La Milpita Airport is approximately 8.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Rancho La Milpita Airport?
The nearest airport to Rancho La Milpita Airport is La Púrica Airport (MX-1655), about 3.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Rancho Nuevo Airstrip and Santa Rosa Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Rancho La Milpita Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.