Guadalajara International Airport is a large airport serving Guadalajara, Mexico. Its IATA code is GDL and its ICAO code is MMGL. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,016 ft (1,529 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11R/29L, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long. Local time follows the America/Mexico_City time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GDL
- ICAO code
- MMGL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 5,016 ft (1,529 m)
- Coordinates
- 20.5233, -103.3101
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 11,608 ft · 3,538 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 11R/29L | 13,123 ft · 4,000 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Guadalajara International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CLQ Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport | Colima, Mexico | 141 km · 88 mi |
| AGU Aguascalientes International Airport | Aguascalientes, Mexico | 166 km · 103 mi |
| UPN Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport | Uruapan, Mexico | 183 km · 114 mi |
| TPQ Amado Nervo National Airport | Tepic, Mexico | 188 km · 117 mi |
| BJX Guanajuato International Airport | Silao, Mexico | 197 km · 122 mi |
| ZLO Playa de Oro International Airport | Manzanillo, Mexico | 201 km · 125 mi |
| PVR Puerto Vallarta International Airport | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | 203 km · 126 mi |
| MLM General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | Morelia, Mexico | 250 km · 155 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GDL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 459 | 285 | 248 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,106 | 1,308 | 1,137 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,364 | 1,469 | 1,276 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,575 | 2,221 | 1,930 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,861 | 4,885 | 4,245 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,084 | 5,644 | 4,905 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,391 | 5,835 | 5,070 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,724 | 6,042 | 5,250 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,908 | 6,778 | 5,890 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,552 | 7,178 | 6,238 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,110 | 7,525 | 6,539 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,654 | 7,863 | 6,833 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,428 | 8,965 | 7,791 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,558 | 9,046 | 7,860 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,057 | 9,356 | 8,130 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,174 | 10,050 | 8,733 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | GUADALAJARA APP | 119.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | GUADALAJARA TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Guadalajara International Airport?
The IATA code of Guadalajara International Airport is GDL and its ICAO code is MMGL.
Where is Guadalajara International Airport located?
Guadalajara International Airport is in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, at 20.5233, -103.3101.
What time zone is Guadalajara International Airport in?
Guadalajara International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Mexico_City. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Guadalajara International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11R/29L, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Guadalajara International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ), about 141 km (88 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.