Medium airport · Emiliano Zapata, Mexico
El Lencero Airport
El Lencero Airport is a medium airport serving Emiliano Zapata, Mexico. Its IATA code is JAL. Its ICAO code is MMJA. It has 1 runway, longest 5,577 ft (ASP). Elevation 3,127 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Emiliano Zapata, Mexico |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JAL |
| ICAO code | MMJA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,577 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 3,127 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.4751° N, 96.7970° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Between 1998 and 2017, the airport operated daily flights to Mexico City, operated by Aeromar. However, since 2017, its services have been limited to handling flight training, executive, and general aviation activities.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to El Lencero Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Cañón del Río Blanco National Park · Mexico · 53.7 miles away
- La Malinche National Park · Mexico · 83.3 miles away
- Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park · Mexico · 123.4 miles away
- Sacromonte National Park · Mexico · 131.2 miles away
- El Chico National Park · Mexico · 135.5 miles away
- Cerro de la Estrella National Park · Mexico · 149.7 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
General Heriberto Jara International Airport
45.9 miles awayTehuacán National Airport
78.9 miles awayEl Tajín National Airport
89.0 miles awayHermanos Serdán International Airport
105.0 miles awayFelipe Ángeles International Airport
145.6 miles awayMore airports in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for El Lencero Airport?
El Lencero Airport — its IATA code is JAL and its ICAO code is MMJA.
Where is El Lencero Airport located?
El Lencero Airport serves Emiliano Zapata, Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.4751° N, 96.7970° W.
What is the history of El Lencero Airport?
Between 1998 and 2017, the airport operated daily flights to Mexico City, operated by Aeromar. However, since 2017, its services have been limited to handling flight training, executive, and general aviation activities.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4718
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Lencero_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.