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Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport
Uruapan, Mexico
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Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport
Uruapan, Mexico
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Gateway to Michoacán's avocado capital and volcanic highlands.
Location
Uruapan, Mexico
Licenciado y General Ignacio López Rayón International Airport (IATA: UPN, ICAO: MMPN) serves Uruapan, a city in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The airport provides essential air connectivity for a region known for its avocado industry, natural parks, and proximity to the Paricutín volcano.
The airport handles scheduled domestic flights operated by Mexican carriers, connecting Uruapan to major cities such as Mexico City and Tijuana. Despite its international designation, the airport primarily serves domestic routes.
Named in honor of Ignacio López Rayón, a hero of the Mexican War of Independence, the airport plays a vital role in the economic and agricultural logistics of the Michoacán highlands region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both departures and arrivals for its limited domestic route network.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options between the airport and downtown Uruapan include taxis and rental cars, with the city center located approximately 8 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Aeromar and Volaris have operated routes through this airport, connecting Uruapan primarily to Mexico City and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Ignacio López Rayón, a leader in Mexico's War of Independence.
- ›Uruapan is one of the world's largest avocado-producing regions, making air cargo connectivity economically significant.
- ›The airport carries an international designation but predominantly serves domestic routes.
- ›Located near Paricutín, one of the youngest volcanoes on Earth and a major tourist attraction.
- ›Situated at an elevation of approximately 1,533 meters (5,030 feet) above sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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UPN → LAXY4 · 320 319
UPN → TIJY4 · 320 319
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