Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport

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.