El Mezquite Rojo Airport
Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)
About 13h 30m 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 Mezquite Rojo Airport
El Aeródromo "El Mezquite Rojo" o simplemente Aeródromo "El Mezquite" es un pequeño aeropuerto privado ubicado en el municipio de San Fernando, Tamaulipas y es operado por Picudo Rojo S. de P.R. de R.L. Cuenta con una pista de aterrizaje de 1,780 metros de largo y 19 metros de ancho con gota de viraje en la cabecera 34, así como una plataforma de aviación de 2,720 metros cuadrados y una calle de rodaje que conecta la pista con la plataforma. Actualmente solo se utiliza con propósitos de aviación general. Como dato curioso, en la serie de simuladores Microsoft Flight Simulator se presenta con el código de identificación Z21Z.
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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 El Mezquite Rojo Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is El Mezquite Rojo Airport located?
El Mezquite Rojo Airport is small airport located in San Fernando, Mexico, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).
What time zone is El Mezquite Rojo Airport in?
El Mezquite Rojo Airport is in the America/Monterrey time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at El Mezquite Rojo Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at El Mezquite Rojo Airport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near El Mezquite Rojo Airport?
The nearest airport to El Mezquite Rojo Airport is Rancho Laguna Vista Airport (MX-0294), about 16.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Los Ebanos Airport and No Le Hace Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. El Mezquite Rojo Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.