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Small airport

El Refugio Airport

ICAO MX-0503Local RFU🇲🇽 Villa Matamoros
Coordinates
26.8148°N, 105.6196°W
Elevation
5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MX-CHH
Time zone
Chihuahua(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
6.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:24

About 13h 38m 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 Refugio Airport

El Refugio Airport is a small airport in Villa Matamoros, Mexico. It sits at an elevation of 5,200 ft (1,585 m). It observes America/Chihuahua local time. The nearest airport is Parral Airport (MM84), about 10.8 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

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 El Refugio Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is El Refugio Airport located?

El Refugio Airport is small airport located in Villa Matamoros, Mexico, at an elevation of 5,200 ft (1,585 m).

What time zone is El Refugio Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at El Refugio Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Refugio Airport is approximately 6.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Refugio Airport?

The nearest airport to El Refugio Airport is Parral Airport (MM84), about 10.8 nm to the nw, followed by Captain Jesús Ernesto Lozano Jiménez Regional Airport and Villa de Ocampo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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