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El Purgatorio Airstrip

ICAO MX-0878Local PGT🇲🇽 Tepehuanes
Coordinates
25.4859°N, 106.6169°W
Elevation
5,151 ft (1,570 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MX-DUR
Time zone
Monterrey(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
6.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:42
Sunrise
07:05
Sunset
18:42
Civil dusk
19:05

About 11h 37m 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 Purgatorio Airstrip

El Purgatorio Airstrip is a small airport in Tepehuanes, Mexico. It sits at an elevation of 5,151 ft (1,570 m). It observes America/Monterrey local time. The nearest airport is Mesa de Los Toros Airport (MX-0902), about 4.6 nm to the ssw.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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 Purgatorio Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is El Purgatorio Airstrip located?

El Purgatorio Airstrip is small airport located in Tepehuanes, Mexico, at an elevation of 5,151 ft (1,570 m).

What time zone is El Purgatorio Airstrip in?

El Purgatorio Airstrip is in the America/Monterrey time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Purgatorio Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Purgatorio Airstrip is approximately 6.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Purgatorio Airstrip?

The nearest airport to El Purgatorio Airstrip is Mesa de Los Toros Airport (MX-0902), about 4.6 nm to the ssw, followed by La Vega del Oso Airstrip and El Llano de La Vega del Oso Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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