Updated: January 14, 2026
Mexico North America

San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP)

San Luis Potosí Ponciano Arriaga International Airport averages 17 flights per day to 9 destinations, with 5 domestic and 4 international routes. A total of 5 airlines operate at SLP, led by Volaris. This airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and the United States as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from San Luis Potosí connects to Atlanta, with a typical flight time of 3 hrs 15 mins.

IATA
SLP
ICAO
MMSP
Elevation
6,035 ft (1,839 m) MSL
Local Time
America/Mexico City (UTC-06:00)
Destinations
9 (5 domestic · 4 international)
Flights per day
17 (11 domestic · 7 international)
Busiest Route
Mexico City (MEX) (4/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Atlanta 3 hrs 15 mins
Shortest Flight
Mexico City (NLU) 1 hr 35 mins
Top Airline
Volaris (5 routes)
Top Country
Mexico (11 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,898 ft / 3,017 m

Weather in San Luis Potosí

9 Destinations from San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP)

This week, 9 active routes depart from San Luis Potosí International Airport. The busiest route connects San Luis Potosí with Mexico City (MEX) and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Atlanta, and the shortest flight is to Mexico City (NLU).

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
4 Mexico City (MEX) SLP → MEX
1 hr 45 mins
 Aeromexico1
4 Monterrey SLP → MTY
1 hr 35 mins
 Aerus1
3 Dallas-Fort Worth SLP → DFW
2 hrs 15 mins
 American Airlines, Volaris2
2 Houston SLP → IAH
2 hrs 5 mins
 United Airlines, Volaris2
1 Atlanta SLP → ATL
3 hrs 15 mins
 Aeromexico1
1 Cancún SLP → CUN
2 hrs 50 mins
 Volaris1
1 Mexico City (NLU) SLP → NLU
1 hr 35 mins
 Aerus1
1 Tijuana SLP → TIJ
3 hrs 5 mins
 Volaris1
3/week San Antonio SLP → SAT
1 hr 50 mins
 Volaris1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

San Luis Potosí International Airport is served by 5 airlines, with Volaris in the lead at 45% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 82% of routes. 2 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 4 airlines operate international routes, compared with 3 serving domestic routes. Aeromexico is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Atlanta with a flight time of 3 hrs 15 mins.

  • Volaris5 routes
  • Aeromexico2 routes
  • Aerus2 routes
  • American Airlines1 route
  • United Airlines1 route

San Luis Potosí International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continents. The route network is 56% domestic and 44% international, with Dallas-Fort Worth, United States serving as the primary international destination.

  • Mexico11/day
  • United States7/day

Global Rankings of San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP)

This snapshot shows how San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
14 9,898 ft · 3,017 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
32 9,898 ft · 3,017 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
04 3,264 ft · 995 m 98 ft · 30 m Asphalt
22 3,264 ft · 995 m 98 ft · 30 m Asphalt

25 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,898 ft / 3,017 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at San Luis Potosí International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
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
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
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 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 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