ZIH
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
Zihuatanejo · MexicoICAO MMZH
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) is an airport serving Zihuatanejo, Mexico, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 17° 36' 5.8" N, 101° 27' 39.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Mexico_City (GMT-6).
Destinations
5
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
26/ 8m
America/Mexico City
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
ZIH
ICAO Code
MMZH
City
Zihuatanejo
Country
Mexico
Elevation
26 ft
Local Time
11:40 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:17.6016°
Longitude:-101.4610°
Popular Routes from ZIH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 201 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 83 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,538 mi | 3h 35m | medium-haul | 386 kg | View |
| PHX | Phoenix, United States | 1,272 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 319 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 936 mi | 2h 26m | medium-haul | 235 kg | View |
| TLC | Toluca, Mexico | 172 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 71 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ZIH
7 active airlines serving Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Aeromar
VWMexico
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4OMexico
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lázaro Cárdenas Airport | LZC | Lazard Cardenas | Mexico | 92 km |
| Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport | UPN | Uruapan | Mexico | 208 km |
| General Juan N Alvarez International Airport | ACA | Acapulco | Mexico | 204 km |
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MLM | Morelia | Mexico | 253 km |
| Del Bajío International Airport | BJX | Del Bajio | Mexico | 375 km |
| Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport | TLC | Toluca | Mexico | 277 km |
| Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport | CLQ | Colima | Mexico | 290 km |
| Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport | MEX | Mexico City | Mexico | 324 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)
- 17° 36' 5.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 101° 27' 39.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 17.601601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -101.460999
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 11:40 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 26 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 8 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport?
The IATA code for Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport is ZIH, and its ICAO code is MMZH. The airport is located in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
How many destinations can you fly to from ZIH?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
What airlines fly from ZIH?
There are 7 airlines operating from ZIH, including AeroMéxico, Aeromar, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), and more.
What timezone is Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport in?
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo 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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport?
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level.
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