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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Ixtapa, Mexico

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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Ixtapa, Mexico
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MMZH
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Pacific Coast gateway serving Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo resorts.

Opened
1976
Location
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (IATA: ZIH, ICAO: MMZH) serves the twin resort destinations of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo on Mexico's Pacific Coast in the state of Guerrero. It is a key entry point for tourists visiting this popular beach region, handling both domestic Mexican routes and international charter and scheduled flights. The airport sits approximately 12 kilometers from the town of Zihuatanejo and about 15 kilometers from the planned resort city of Ixtapa. It operates year-round with increased traffic during winter tourist season when charter flights from North America and Europe are most frequent. The facility is managed under Mexico's network of international airports and supports the regional tourism economy, which is the primary driver of the local Guerrero coast economy.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, shared vans (colectivos), and rental cars connecting the airport to Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa.
Airlines here
Airlines serving ZIH have included Aeroméxico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, American Airlines, United Airlines, and various charter carriers from Canada and the United States.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the state of Guerrero on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
  • ›Serves a dual-destination market combining the fishing village of Zihuatanejo and the planned resort of Ixtapa.
  • ›Winter months represent peak season with heavy international charter traffic from North America.
  • ›The airport runway is approximately 3,200 meters long, capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
  • ›Tourism is the dominant economic activity supported by the airport in the region.
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Route map (5 destinations)

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Routes

ZIH → MEX4O · 320
ZIH → TLC4O · 320
ZIH → PHXAA · 320
ZIH → LAXAM · 739
ZIH → MEXAM · ERJ EMJ
ZIH → LAXAS · 739
ZIH → IAHUA · ERJ
ZIH → PHXUS · 320
ZIH → MEXVW · ATR
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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is an international airport located in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves as the primary gateway for both domestic and international air travel to the resort cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, popular tourist destinations situated along the Costa Grande region of the Mexican Pacific Coast. The airport facilitates nonstop flights to numerous major cities within Mexico, along with mostly seasonal flights to destinations in the United States and Canada. Additionally, the airport supports various activities in general and executive aviation, as well as flight training.

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