Puerto Cortés Airstrip
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 42m 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 Puerto Cortés Airstrip
Puerto Cortés Airstrip is the military dirt airstrip of Puerto Cortés Naval Base, located on the East side of Isla Santa Margarita, on the coast of Magdalena Bay, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. Isla Margarita is a Pacific Ocean island, located to the West of the Baja California Peninsula, and belongs politically to the municipality of Comondú. Puerto Cortés Naval Base is handled by the Mexican Navy and is the center of a Military Naval Sector that depends from the 2nd Military Naval Region in Ensenada, BC. The airstrip is used solely for military aviation purposes.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Puerto Cortés Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Puerto Cortés Airstrip located?
Puerto Cortés Airstrip is small airport located in Comondú, Mexico, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).
What time zone is Puerto Cortés Airstrip in?
Puerto Cortés Airstrip is in the America/Mazatlan time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Puerto Cortés Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Puerto Cortés Airstrip is approximately 8.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Puerto Cortés Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Puerto Cortés Airstrip is El Medano (Santa Rita) Airport (MX-1682), about 20 nm to the ene, followed by Ciudad Constitución National Airport and Ayuquila Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Puerto Cortés Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.