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MMCL

Bachigualato Federal International Airport · Culiacán

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
108 ft / 33 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 7,365 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bachigualato Federal International Airport (MMCL), located in Culiacán, Mexico. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 108 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,500 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bachigualato Federal International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MMCL / CUL
Municipality
Culiacán
Country
Region
MX-SIN — Sinaloa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
108 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,365 ft / 2,245 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 33° / 213°
RWY 03 (33°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (213°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.75 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.80 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026