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MMES
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base · Ensenada
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
66 ft / 20 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.75 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 4,892 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (MMES), located in Ensenada, 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 66 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.
Full Name
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base
ICAO / IATA
MMES / ESE
Municipality
Ensenada
Country
Region
MX-BCN — Baja California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
66 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,892 ft / 1,491 m
Runway Width: 115 ft / 35 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 123.4° / 303.4°
Runway Width: 115 ft / 35 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 123.4° / 303.4°
RWY 11 (123.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (303.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR TWR
119.75 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026