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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

IATA ZIHICAO MMZH🇲🇽 Ixtapa
Coordinates
17.6018°N, 101.4606°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MX-GRO
Time zone
Mexico City(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
19:25
Civil dusk
19:49

About 13h 6m 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is an international airport located in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves as the primary gateway for both domestic and international air travel to the resort cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, popular tourist destinations situated along the Costa Grande region of the Mexican Pacific Coast. The airport facilitates nonstop flights to numerous major cities within Mexico, along with mostly seasonal flights to destinations in the United States and Canada. Additionally, the airport supports various activities in general and executive aviation, as well as flight training.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 278,222 ft / 2,506 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPZIHUATANEJO APP121.000 MHz
TWRZIHUATANEJO TWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

The ICAO code for Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is MMZH, and its IATA code is ZIH.

Where is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport located?

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is large airport located in Ixtapa, Mexico, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport have?

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,222 ft / 2,506 m.

Which airlines fly to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport include AeroMéxico, Aeromar, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), US Airways, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport in?

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is in the America/Mexico City time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

The nearest airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is Las Bodas Airport (MX-0253), about 34.8 nm to the se, followed by Lázaro Cárdenas Airport and Atoyac Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.