San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP)

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Country Mexico | Continent North America | IATA: SLP | ICAO: MMSP | Elevation 6035 ft · 1,839 m | Local time —

Destinations
10
Flights / day
19
Busiest route
Mexico City
Top airline
Volaris

San Luis Potosí Ponciano Arriaga Airport averages 19 flights per day to 10 destinations, with five domestic routes and four international routes. A total of five airlines operate at SLP, led by Volaris. This airport provides direct service to two countries across one continent, with United States of America representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from San Luis Potosí Ponciano Arriaga connects to Atlanta, with a typical flight time of 3 hr 30 mins. Updated: February 16, 2026

Route Network

San Luis Potosí Ponciano Arriaga Airport connects nine destinations worldwide, with Mexico City standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Tijuana, and the shortest flight is to Mexico City.

Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico
1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
229 mi · 368 km
5
per day
Monterrey (MTY) – Mexico
1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
249 mi · 401 km
4
per day
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America
2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
773 mi · 1,244 km
3
per day
Houston (IAH) – United States of America
2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
637 mi · 1,024 km
2
per day
Mexico City (NLU) – Mexico
1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
212 mi · 342 km
1
per day
Cancún (CUN) – Mexico
1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
906 mi · 1,458 km
1
per day
Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America
1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,275 mi · 2,052 km
6
per week
San Antonio (SAT) – United States of America
1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
526 mi · 846 km
3
per week
Tijuana (TIJ) – Mexico
1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,211 mi · 1,949 km
3
per week

Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.

San Luis Potosí Ponciano Arriaga Airport is served by five airlines, with Volaris in the lead at 42% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 83% of routes. two carriers operate only one route each. A total of four airlines operate international routes, compared with three airlines serving domestic routes. Volaris is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Tijuana with a flight time of 3 hrs 45 mins.

Volaris (5 routes)
Aerus (3 routes)
Aeromexico (2 routes)
American Airlines (1 routes)
United Airlines (1 routes)

San Luis Potosí Ponciano Arriaga Airport provides direct service to two countries across one continent. The route network is 56% domestic and 44% international. United States of America is the primary international destination.

Mexico - 12/day
United States of America - 6/day

Global Rankings

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
9,898 ft 3,017 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
9,898 ft 3,017 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
3,264 ft 995 m 98 ft 30 m Asphalt
3,264 ft 995 m 98 ft 30 m Asphalt

Runway Length

24 aircraft cannot operate at San Luis Potosí Ponciano Arriaga Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 9,898 ft (3,017 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft 3,018 m 7,546 ft 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,998 ft 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,499 ft 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

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