Culiacan International Airport
Bachigualato Federal International Airport, identified as CUL and MMCL, is the main air gateway for Culiacán in northwestern Mexico and is classified as a large airport. Sitting at an elevation of 108 feet (33 m), it offers a straightforward arrival and departure point for travelers heading into the city, nearby business districts, or the wider Sinaloa region. For most visitors, the airport’s scale matters less than its role: it is the key link connecting Culiacán with domestic and regional air travel.
About Culiacan International Airport
Bachigualato Federal International Airport, identified as CUL and MMCL, is the main air gateway for Culiacán in northwestern Mexico and is classified as a large airport. Sitting at an elevation of 108 feet (33 m), it offers a straightforward arrival and departure point for travelers heading into the city, nearby business districts, or the wider Sinaloa region. For most visitors, the airport’s scale matters less than its role: it is the key link connecting Culiacán with domestic and regional air travel.
Overview
Bachigualato Federal International Airport, identified as CUL and MMCL, is the main air gateway for Culiacán in northwestern Mexico and is classified as a large airport. Sitting at an elevation of 108 feet (33 m), it offers a straightforward arrival and departure point for travelers heading into the city, nearby business districts, or the wider Sinaloa region. For most visitors, the airport’s scale matters less than its role: it is the key link connecting Culiacán with domestic and regional air travel.
Useful facts
- Official name: Bachigualato Federal International Airport
- City served: Culiacán, Mexico
- Airport type: large airport
- Time zone: America/Mazatlan
- Main runway: 03/21, 7,365 feet long, asphalt, and lighted
What travelers should know
The airport operates with a single primary runway, 03/21, measuring 7,365 feet, with an asphalt surface and lighting to support operations in a range of conditions. That setup is useful context for passengers because it reflects an airport built for regular commercial service while still feeling more manageable than a sprawling mega-hub. In practical terms, travelers can expect an airport focused on efficient movement rather than overwhelming scale, which is often an advantage when planning arrival times, pickups, and onward ground transport.
Planning your trip
Because the airport follows the America/Mazatlan time zone, it is worth double-checking local time when arranging transfers, hotel check-in, or meeting times, especially if you are connecting from another part of Mexico or from abroad. For visitors, CUL is best understood as a practical regional gateway: close enough to keep journeys simple, yet important enough to handle the flow of travelers coming to Culiacán for business, family visits, or onward exploration.
Routes
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FAQ
Culiacan 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.
9 common questions
- Culiacan International Airport is located in Culiacan, Mexico (North America), at coordinates 24.770°, -107.470°.
- Its IATA code is CUL and its ICAO code is MMCL.
- Culiacan International Airport serves Culiacan, Mexico. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Culiacan International Airport operates on America/Mazatlan 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.
- Culiacan International Airport sits at latitude 24.770° and longitude -107.470°. 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 CUL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CUL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CUL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Carretera A Navolato, Culiacán Rosales, Sinaloa, 80130, Mexico, the phone number is +52 667 480 7000, the official website is http://www.oma.aero/es/aeropuertos/culiacan/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.