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MMSL

Cabo San Lucas International Airport · Cabo San Lucas

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
459 ft / 140 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
Tower 118.75 MHz (Cabo san Lucas tower)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 6,998 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cabo San Lucas International Airport (MMSL), located in Cabo San Lucas, 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 459 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
Cabo San Lucas International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MMSL / —
Municipality
Cabo San Lucas
Country
Region
MX-BCS — Baja California Sur
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
459 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,998 ft / 2,133 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 119° / 299°
RWY 11 (119°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (299°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

Tower Cabo san Lucas tower
118.75 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MMSDILS
Los Cabos International Airport
32 km / 17 nm
MMLPILS
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport
132 km / 71 nm
MMLM
Valle del Fuerte International Airport
317 km / 171 nm
MMCL
Bachigualato Federal International Airport
322 km / 174 nm
MMLT
Loreto International Airport
367 km / 198 nm

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