Guanajuato International Airport
Guanajuato International Airport, identified by IATA code BJX and ICAO code MMLO, is a large airport serving Silao in central Mexico. For travellers, that means it functions as an important regional air gateway with infrastructure suited to regular domestic and international operations. Its official time zone is America/Mexico_City, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or coordinating onward plans after arrival.
About Guanajuato International Airport
Guanajuato International Airport, identified by IATA code BJX and ICAO code MMLO, is a large airport serving Silao in central Mexico. For travellers, that means it functions as an important regional air gateway with infrastructure suited to regular domestic and international operations. Its official time zone is America/Mexico_City, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or coordinating onward plans after arrival.
Airport Overview
Guanajuato International Airport, identified by IATA code BJX and ICAO code MMLO, is a large airport serving Silao in central Mexico. For travellers, that means it functions as an important regional air gateway with infrastructure suited to regular domestic and international operations. Its official time zone is America/Mexico_City, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or coordinating onward plans after arrival.
Key Facts
- Official name: Guanajuato International Airport
- Location served: Silao, Mexico
- Airport type: large airport
- Elevation: 5,956 ft (1,815 m) above sea level
- Runway: 13/31, 11,483 ft long, asphalt surface, lighted
What Travellers Should Know
One practical detail that stands out is the airport’s elevation: at nearly 6,000 feet above sea level, conditions can feel different from lower-altitude airports, especially for visitors arriving from sea level. The single listed runway, 13/31, is long at 11,483 feet and has a lighted asphalt surface, which supports operations across a wide range of conditions and times of day. For passengers, these details are less about aviation trivia and more about understanding that BJX is a fully equipped arrival point designed to handle substantial traffic while connecting travellers efficiently to Silao and the surrounding region.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Mexico
FAQ
Guanajuato International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Guanajuato International Airport is located in Leon/Guanajuato, Mexico (North America), at coordinates 20.990°, -101.480°.
- Its IATA code is BJX and its ICAO code is MMLO.
- Guanajuato International Airport serves Leon/Guanajuato, Mexico. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Guanajuato International Airport operates on America/Mexico_City local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Guanajuato International Airport sits at latitude 20.990° and longitude -101.480°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BJX. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BJX is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BJX on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Mexico. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.