Uruapan International Airport Aeropuerto Internacional de Uruapan | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Olmeca-Maya-Mexica | ||||||||||
| Serves | Uruapan,Michoacán,Mexico | ||||||||||
| Time zone | CST (UTC−06:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,603 m / 5,259 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 19°23′48″N102°02′21″W / 19.39667°N 102.03917°W /19.39667; -102.03917 | ||||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||||
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| Source: Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil[1] | |||||||||||
Uruapan International Airport (Spanish:Aeropuerto Internacional de Uruapan); officiallyAeropuerto Internacional Lic. y Gen. Ignacio López Rayón(Lic. y Gen. Ignacio López Rayón International Airport) (IATA:UPN,ICAO:MMPN) is an international airport located inUruapan,Michoacán,Mexico. It serves domestic and international flights and it supports flight training, executive aviation, andgeneral aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a federal government-owned corporation, the airport is named afterIgnacio López Rayón, a leader in theMexican War of Independence. In 2023, the airport served 173,005 passengers, decreasing slightly to 172,193 in 2024.[1]
The first air services to Uruapan began in 1937, connecting the city toAcapulco. The airport joined theAeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA) network in 1970. Regional airlines Aero Cuahonte andAero Sudpacífico were once based here. Over the years, Uruapan Airport has been served by various airlines, includingAeromar,Avolar,Líneas Aéreas Azteca, andTAESA Airlines.[2]Volaris launched the airport's first international service toLos Angeles in October 2012.[3] In 2023, airport operations shifted to Grupo Olmeca Maya Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a military-owned entity, aligning with theLópez Obrador administration's strategy to involve thearmed forces in major infrastructure projects.
The airport is situated within the Uruapan urban area, covering an approximate area of 264 hectares (650 acres), at anelevation of 1,603 metres (5,259 ft) abovesea level. It features a 2,400 metres (7,900 ft)asphaltrunway, capable of accommodating aircraft like theBoeing 737 andAirbus A320. The commercial aviationapron spans 15,652 square metres (168,480 sq ft) and can accommodate threenarrow-body aircraft. The airport operates daily from 07:00 to 19:00.
The passenger terminal, a two-story structure, accommodates arrivals and departures, offering standard services commonly found at regional airports. These services include parking facilities, acheck-in area, a security checkpoint, aVIP lounge, retail outlets, immigration and customs facilities,baggage claim zones, an arrivals hall with car rental services and taxi stands, and a departure concourse with three gates providing direct access to the apron. With no jet bridges, passengers walk to their aircraft. The airport also houses logistics and courier companies, administrative, and police facilities.
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Volaris | Los Angeles,Tijuana |
Domestic destinations from Uruapan International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
International destinations from Uruapan International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
| Rank | City | Passengers | Ranking | Airline |
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| 1 |  Baja California,Tijuana | 80,070 |  | Volaris |
| 2 |  United States,Los Angeles | 7,321 | | Volaris |
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