Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 12h 33m 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 Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport
Uruapan International Airport ; officially Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. y Gen. Ignacio López Rayón (Lic. y Gen. Ignacio López Rayón International Airport) is an international airport located in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves domestic and international flights and it supports flight training, executive aviation, and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a federal government-owned corporation, the airport is named after Ignacio López Rayón, a leader in the Mexican War of Independence. The airport served 172,193 passengers in 2024, a figure which increased slightly to 175,010 in 2025.
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Live weather
MMPNNOTAMs
MMPNReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 / 20 | 7,874 ft / 2,400 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | URUAPAN TWR | 118.200 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 36% of observations, averaging 8 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93% | 6,808 ft | |
| Feb | 96% | 6,973 ft | |
| Mar | 98% | 7,218 ft | |
| Apr | 88% | 7,374 ft | |
| May | 72% | 7,382 ft | |
| Jun | 60% | 7,018 ft | |
| Jul | 72% | 6,919 ft | |
| Aug | 67% | 6,906 ft | |
| Sep | 56% | 6,924 ft | |
| Oct | 68% | 6,961 ft | |
| Nov | 84% | 6,961 ft | |
| Dec | 92% | 6,829 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~6,808–7,382 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport?
The ICAO code for Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport is MMPN, and its IATA code is UPN.
Where is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport located?
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport is medium airport located in Uruapan, Mexico, at an elevation of 5,258 ft (1,603 m).
How many runways does Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport have?
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.
Which airlines fly to Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport include Volaris (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport in?
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport is in the America/Mexico City time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport?
The nearest airport to Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport is El Cobano Airport (MX-0369), about 14.6 nm to the s, followed by Hernandez Ranch Airstrip and Carlos Díaz Becerril Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.