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General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport

Morelia, Mexico

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General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport

Morelia, Mexico
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Michoacán's international gateway serving central-western Mexico.

Opened
1965
Location
Morelia, Mexico
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (IATA: MLM, ICAO: MMMM) serves Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacán, in west-central Mexico. Named after Francisco J. Mujica, a prominent Mexican general and politician, the airport connects the region to domestic destinations across Mexico as well as select international routes, particularly to the United States. The airport handles a moderate volume of passengers annually, reflecting Morelia's status as an important cultural, educational, and commercial center in Mexico. It serves a region with significant ties to Mexican communities in the United States, supporting both tourism and diaspora travel. The facility is operated under the OMA (Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte) airport group and continues to be a key infrastructure asset for Michoacán's economic development and regional connectivity.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and shuttle buses connecting the airport to downtown Morelia, approximately 27 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving MLM include Aeroméxico, VivaAerobus, and Volaris, with some international service to U.S. cities.
Notable facts
  • Named after General Francisco J. Mujica, a key figure in drafting Mexico's 1917 constitution.
  • Operated by OMA (Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte).
  • Serves as a key link for the large Michoacán diaspora community in the United States.
  • Located at an elevation of approximately 1,909 meters (6,260 feet) above sea level.
  • Morelia is a UNESCO World Heritage city, and the airport supports its tourism industry.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Routes

MLM → DFWAA · ER4
MLM → MEXAM · ERJ
MLM → SFOAM · 738
MLM → DFWBA · ER4
MLM → IAHUA · ERJ
MLM → DFWUS · ER4
MLM → MEXVW · ATR
MLM → LAXY4 · 320
MLM → MDWY4 · 319
MLM → TIJY4 · 320 319
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General Francisco Mujica International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Morelia International Airport ; officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Francisco J. Mujica (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) is an international airport located in Álvaro Obregón, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Morelia, Michoacán, and is the largest airport in the state of Michoacán. In addition to providing domestic flights within Mexico, it serves as a gateway for international travel, connecting Central Mexico to multiple destinations in the United States.

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