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MMMZ

General Rafael Buelna International Airport · Mazatlàn

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
38 ft / 12 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (MAZATLAN TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 8,868 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MMMZ), located in Mazatlàn, 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 38 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
General Rafael Buelna International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MMMZ / MZT
Municipality
Mazatlàn
Country
Region
MX-SIN — Sinaloa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
38 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,868 ft / 2,703 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 93° / 273°
RWY 09 (93°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (273°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP MAZATLAN APP
121.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.70 MHz
TWR MAZATLAN TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MMDO
General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport
207 km / 112 nm
MMCL
Bachigualato Federal International Airport
217 km / 117 nm
MMEP
Amado Nervo National Airport
243 km / 131 nm
MMPRILS
Puerto Vallarta International Airport
295 km / 159 nm
MMSDILS
Los Cabos International Airport
353 km / 191 nm

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