Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport
Guadalajara International Airport, identified as GDL and MMGL, is the main air gateway for Guadalajara and one of the larger airports serving western Mexico. For travellers, that means a facility built to handle significant domestic and international traffic while linking the city to the wider region. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,016 feet (1,529 m), a detail that matters more to aviation than to most passengers, but it helps explain why weather, performance, and timing can feel a little different from sea-level airports.
About Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport
Guadalajara International Airport, identified as GDL and MMGL, is the main air gateway for Guadalajara and one of the larger airports serving western Mexico. For travellers, that means a facility built to handle significant domestic and international traffic while linking the city to the wider region. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,016 feet (1,529 m), a detail that matters more to aviation than to most passengers, but it helps explain why weather, performance, and timing can feel a little different from sea-level airports.
Overview
Guadalajara International Airport, identified as GDL and MMGL, is the main air gateway for Guadalajara and one of the larger airports serving western Mexico. For travellers, that means a facility built to handle significant domestic and international traffic while linking the city to the wider region. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,016 feet (1,529 m), a detail that matters more to aviation than to most passengers, but it helps explain why weather, performance, and timing can feel a little different from sea-level airports.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Guadalajara International Airport
- Location served: Guadalajara, Mexico
- Airport type: large airport
- Time zone: America/Mexico_City
- Runways: 11L/29R at 11,608 feet and 11R/29L at 13,123 feet
- Surface and lighting: both runways are asphalt and lighted
What travellers should know
The airport’s two long parallel runways help support steady operations and make it well suited to handling a wide range of flights, from short regional hops to longer international services. If you are planning arrivals, departures, or pickups, it is useful to double-check times in the America/Mexico_City time zone, especially if you are connecting from elsewhere in Mexico or from abroad. As with any busy large airport, leaving extra time for check-in, security, and ground transport is a smart move.
Official information
For the most reliable updates on airport services, passenger guidance, and operational notices, use the official airport website at https://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/es/guadalajara. That is the best source for practical trip planning before you travel, especially if you want current information rather than general background.
Airlines
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Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Mexico
FAQ
Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla 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
- Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara, Mexico (North America), at coordinates 20.530°, -103.300°.
- Its IATA code is GDL and its ICAO code is MMGL.
- Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport serves Guadalajara, Mexico. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla 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.
- Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport sits at latitude 20.530° and longitude -103.300°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from GDL include American Airlines, Aeroméxico, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and 1 more.
- Tracked destinations from GDL include Los Angeles.
- 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.