ZCL
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
Zacatecas · MexicoICAO MMZC
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) is an airport serving Zacatecas, Mexico, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 22° 53' 49.6" N, 102° 41' 13.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,141 feet (2,177 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Mexico_City (GMT-6).
Destinations
5
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
7,141/ 2,177m
America/Mexico City
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
ZCL
ICAO Code
MMZC
City
Zacatecas
Country
Mexico
Elevation
7,141 ft
Local Time
12:32 PM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:22.8971°
Longitude:-102.6870°
Popular Routes from ZCL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 770 mi | 1h 57m | short-haul | 316 kg | View |
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 333 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 137 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,220 mi | 2h 59m | medium-haul | 306 kg | View |
| MDW | Chicago, United States | 1,562 mi | 3h 37m | medium-haul | 392 kg | View |
| TIJ | Tijuana, Mexico | 1,097 mi | 2h 45m | medium-haul | 275 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ZCL
5 active airlines serving General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4OMexico
US Airways
USUnited States
Volaris
Y4Mexico
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Terán Paredo International Airport | AGU | Aguascalientes | Mexico | 137 km |
| Ponciano Arriaga International Airport | SLP | San Luis Potosi | Mexico | 194 km |
| Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | GDL | Guadalajara | Mexico | 271 km |
| General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport | DGO | Durango | Mexico | 232 km |
| Del Bajío International Airport | BJX | Del Bajio | Mexico | 245 km |
| Francisco Sarabia International Airport | TRC | Torreon | Mexico | 305 km |
| Amado Nervo National Airport | TPQ | Tepic | Mexico | 276 km |
| General Rafael Buelna International Airport | MZT | Mazatlan | Mexico | 368 km |
Other Airports in Mexico
General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
ACAAcapulco
Jesús Terán Paredo International Airport
AGUAguascalientes
Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport
CPECampeche
Cancún International Airport
CUNCancun
Chetumal International Airport
CTMChetumal
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
CUUChihuahua
Ciudad del Carmen International Airport
CMECiudad Del Carmen
Abraham González International Airport
CJSCiudad Juarez
Ciudad Obregón International Airport
CENCiudad Obregon
General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport
CVMCiudad Victoria
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport
CLQColima
Cozumel International Airport
CZMCozumel
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 22° 53' 49.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 102° 41' 13.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 22.897100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -102.686996
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 12:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 7,141 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,177 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?
The IATA code for General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport is ZCL, and its ICAO code is MMZC. The airport is located in Zacatecas, Mexico.
How many destinations can you fly to from ZCL?
There are 5 direct destinations available from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico.
What airlines fly from ZCL?
There are 5 airlines operating from ZCL, including AeroMéxico, American Airlines, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), US Airways, Volaris.
What timezone is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport in?
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport is in the America/Mexico_City timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport sits at an elevation of 7,141 feet (2,177 meters) above sea level.
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