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Manuel Márquez de León International Airport

La Paz, Mexico

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Manuel Márquez de León International Airport

La Paz, Mexico
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Baja California Sur's international gateway in La Paz.

Location
La Paz, Mexico
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (IATA: LAP, ICAO: MMLP) serves La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is the primary commercial airport for the region, handling both domestic and limited international traffic connecting La Paz to major Mexican cities and select U.S. destinations. The airport is named after Manuel Márquez de León, a 19th-century Mexican general and political figure associated with Baja California. It plays an important role for the local economy, supporting tourism to the Sea of Cortez region, sport fishing, and whale-watching destinations nearby. While smaller than Los Cabos International Airport to the south, LAP serves as a key hub for travelers seeking a less-crowded entry point into Baja California Sur and the La Paz area.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, rental cars, and private shuttles connecting the airport to downtown La Paz, approximately 11 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving LAP include Aeromexico and Volaris, offering domestic connections to Mexico City and other Mexican cities.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Manuel Márquez de León, a 19th-century Mexican general and governor of Baja California.
  • ›Located approximately 11 km south of downtown La Paz.
  • ›Serves as an alternative gateway to Baja California Sur compared to the busier Los Cabos International Airport.
  • ›Supports tourism related to the Sea of Cortez, whale watching, and sport fishing.
  • ›Handles both domestic Mexican routes and some limited international flights.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

LAP → MEX4O · SU9
LAP → GDLAM · ERJ
LAP → MEXAM · EMJ
LAP → CULVB · 733
LAP → GDLVB · 733
LAP → MTYVB · 733
LAP → MZTVB · 733
LAP → GDLY4 · 319
LAP → MEXY4 · 320
LAP → TIJY4 · 320
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La Paz International Airport
Encyclopaedia

La Paz International Airport ; officially Aeropuerto Internacional Manuel Márquez de León (Manuel Márquez de León International Airport) is an international airport located in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, situated along the western shore of the Gulf of California. It serves as the primary air traffic gateway to the city of La Paz and is a focus city for the regional airline Calafia Airlines. The airport also accommodates military facilities for the Mexican Army and the Mexican Navy and supports various tourism, flight training, and general aviation activities.

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