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Aerostat Balloon Field

ICAO MX-2286Local ZVFA🇲🇽 San Martin de Las Piramides
Coordinates
19.6948°N, 98.8247°W
Elevation
7,539 ft (2,298 m)
Type
Balloonport
Region
MX-MEX
Time zone
Mexico City(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:37

About 11h 45m 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 Aerostat Balloon Field

Aerostat Balloon Field is a balloonport in San Martin de Las Piramides, Mexico. It sits at an elevation of 7,539 ft (2,298 m). It observes America/Mexico City local time. The nearest airport is Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios Ortiz (MX-0730), about 0.9 nm to the ene.

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.

Services & operations

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Aerostat Balloon Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aerostat Balloon Field located?

Aerostat Balloon Field is balloonport located in San Martin de Las Piramides, Mexico, at an elevation of 7,539 ft (2,298 m).

What time zone is Aerostat Balloon Field in?

Aerostat Balloon Field is in the America/Mexico City time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Aerostat Balloon Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Aerostat Balloon Field is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Aerostat Balloon Field?

The nearest airport to Aerostat Balloon Field is Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios Ortiz (MX-0730), about 0.9 nm to the ene, followed by Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Aerostat Balloon Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.