Ponciano Arriaga International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Its IATA code is SLP and its ICAO code is MMSP. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,035 ft (1,839 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 9,867 ft (3,007 m) long. Local time follows the America/Mexico_City time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SLP
- ICAO code
- MMSP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 6,035 ft (1,839 m)
- Coordinates
- 22.2620, -100.9357
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,259 ft · 993 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
| 14/32 | 9,867 ft · 3,007 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BJX Guanajuato International Airport | Silao, Mexico | 152 km · 94 mi |
| AGU Aguascalientes International Airport | Aguascalientes, Mexico | 156 km · 97 mi |
| ZCL General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport | Zacatecas, Mexico | 193 km · 120 mi |
| QRO Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | Querétaro, Mexico | 198 km · 123 mi |
| CVM General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport | Ciudad Victoria, Mexico | 258 km · 160 mi |
| GDL Guadalajara International Airport | Guadalajara, Mexico | 313 km · 194 mi |
| SLW Plan de Guadalupe International Airport | Saltillo, Mexico | 364 km · 226 mi |
| MTY Monterrey International Airport | Monterrey, Mexico | 400 km · 249 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SLP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 369 | 229 | 199 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,052 | 1,275 | 1,108 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,145 | 1,333 | 1,158 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,264 | 2,028 | 1,763 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,778 | 4,833 | 4,200 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,780 | 5,455 | 4,741 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,085 | 5,645 | 4,905 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,421 | 5,854 | 5,087 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,954 | 6,806 | 5,915 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,252 | 6,992 | 6,076 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,067 | 7,498 | 6,516 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,962 | 8,055 | 6,999 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,146 | 8,790 | 7,638 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,360 | 8,923 | 7,754 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,875 | 9,243 | 8,032 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,246 | 10,095 | 8,772 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | POTOSI APP/TWR | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ponciano Arriaga International Airport?
The IATA code of Ponciano Arriaga International Airport is SLP and its ICAO code is MMSP.
Where is Ponciano Arriaga International Airport located?
Ponciano Arriaga International Airport is in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, at 22.2620, -100.9357.
What time zone is Ponciano Arriaga International Airport in?
Ponciano Arriaga 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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 9,867 ft (3,007 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), about 152 km (94 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.