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MMJA

El Lencero Airport · Emiliano Zapata

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,127 ft / 953 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 123.30 MHz (JALAPA AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 5,577 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for El Lencero Airport (MMJA), located in Emiliano Zapata, 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 3,127 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
El Lencero Airport
ICAO / IATA
MMJA / JAL
Municipality
Emiliano Zapata
Country
Region
MX-VER — Veracruz
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
3,127 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,577 ft / 1,700 m
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 86.4° / 266.4°
RWY 08 (86.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (266.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS JALAPA AFIS
123.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MMVRILS
General Heriberto Jara International Airport
74 km / 40 nm
MMPA
El Tajín National Airport
143 km / 77 nm
MMPBILS
Hermanos Serdán International Airport
169 km / 91 nm
MX-2118
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)
233 km / 126 nm
MMSM
General Felipe Ángeles International Airport
235 km / 127 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026