Updated: January 12, 2026
Mexico North America

Zacatecas City Airport (ZCL)

Zacatecas City General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport averages 6 flights per day to 7 destinations, with 2 domestic and 5 international routes. A total of 4 airlines operate at ZCL, 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 Zacatecas City connects to Chicago, with a typical flight time of 3 hrs 30 mins.

IATA
ZCL
ICAO
MMZC
Elevation
7,141 ft (2,177 m) MSL
Local Time
America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00)
Destinations
7 (2 domestic · 5 international)
Flights per day
6 (4 domestic · 3 international)
Busiest Route
Tijuana (2/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Chicago 3 hrs 30 mins
Shortest Flight
Mexico City 1 hr 55 mins
Top Airline
Volaris (5 routes)
Top Country
Mexico (4 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,882 ft / 3,012 m

Weather in Zacatecas City

7 Destinations from Zacatecas City Airport (ZCL)

This week, 7 active routes depart from Zacatecas City International Airport. The busiest route connects Zacatecas City with Tijuana and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Chicago, and the shortest flight is to Mexico City.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
2 Tijuana ZCL → TIJ
2 hrs 55 mins
 Volaris1
2 Mexico City ZCL → MEX
1 hr 55 mins
 Aeromexico1
1 Dallas-Fort Worth ZCL → DFW
2 hrs 25 mins
 American Airlines, Envoy Air2
6/week Los Angeles ZCL → LAX
2 hrs 55 mins
 Volaris1
4/week Chicago ZCL → MDW
3 hrs 30 mins
 Volaris1
3/week Oakland ZCL → OAK
3 hrs 30 mins
 Volaris1
2/week San Jose ZCL → SJC
3 hrs 20 mins
 Volaris1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Zacatecas City International Airport is served by 4 airlines, with Volaris in the lead at 63% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 88% of routes. 3 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 3 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. Volaris is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Chicago with a flight time of 3 hrs 30 mins.

  • Volaris5 routes
  • Aeromexico1 route
  • American Airlines1 route
  • Envoy Air1 route

Zacatecas City International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continents. The route network is 29% domestic and 71% international, with Dallas-Fort Worth, United States serving as the primary international destination.

  • Mexico4/day
  • United States3/day

Global Rankings of Zacatecas City Airport (ZCL)

This snapshot shows how Zacatecas City Airport (ZCL) 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 Zacatecas City Airport (ZCL)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
02 9,882 ft · 3,012 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
20 9,882 ft · 3,012 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
08 3,281 ft · 1,000 m 98 ft · 30 m Closed
26 3,281 ft · 1,000 m 98 ft · 30 m Closed

25 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,882 ft / 3,012 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Zacatecas City 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