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MMGL

GDL

Guadalajara International Airport · Guadalajara

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (GUADALAJARA TWR)
Runway Summary
11R/29L13,123 ftASPHLIGHTED
11L/29R11,608 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
02/205,906 ftAsphaltUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Guadalajara International Airport (MMGL), Mexico. This facility features 3 active runways with an elevation of 5,016 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,500 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Guadalajara International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MMGL / GDL
Municipality
Guadalajara
Country
Region
MX-JAL
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 11R / 29L
LIGHTED
Length: 13,123 ft / 4,000 m
Surface: ASPH
Heading: 113° / 293°
RWY 11R
No ILS
RWY 29L
No ILS
Runway 11L / 29R
LIGHTED
Length: 11,608 ft / 3,538 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 11L
No ILS
RWY 29R
No ILS
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Length: 5,906 ft / 1,800 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 30° / 210°
RWY 02
No ILS
RWY 20
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP GUADALAJARA APP
119.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.90 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR GUADALAJARA TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

MMIA
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141 km
MMAS
Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport
166 km
MMPN
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport
183 km
MMEP
Amado Nervo National Airport
188 km
MMLO
Del Bajío International Airport
197 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified