Ingeniero Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport
Also known as: Pachuca Airport, Pachuca National Airport.
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Ingeniero Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport, known as Pachuca National Airport, is the airfield of Pachuca, capital of the state of Hidalgo in central Mexico. It is run by the Municipality of Pachuca and sits at about 2,316 m above sea level.
The airport has no scheduled airline service. It is used for private flights, air taxis, flight training and general aviation, and charter or regional airlines have flown here only from time to time. The last regular route, a Pachuca–Mérida service by Mexicana's subsidiary Click, ended in 2009.
Facilities are basic: a small terminal building, hangars and an apron for light aircraft, with one 2,200 m runway.
Travelers going to Pachuca, Real del Monte or El Chico National Park on an airline flight usually fly into Mexico City's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), the nearest commercial airport, or Mexico City International Airport (MEX), and continue by road.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Municipality of Pachuca
- Runway
One runway, 03/21, 2,200 m
- Scheduled flights
None
- Elevation
About 2,316 m above sea level
Arrival tips for Ingeniero Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport
Pachuca National Airport has no scheduled airline flights, so you will arrive here only on a private, air taxi or charter flight.
These flights use the small terminal building and the general aviation apron. There is no immigration or customs service listed for this airport, so check with your operator before planning any flight from abroad.
Ground services at the airfield are limited, so arrange your ride before you land: a pre-booked transfer is the simplest way to reach Pachuca, Real del Monte or El Chico. Your operator can tell you where your driver should meet you.
If you are flying on an airline, you will land at Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) or Mexico City International Airport (MEX) instead, and continue to Pachuca by road. Pachuca sits at about 2,300 m, so take it easy on your first day.
Ground transportation
Most travelers to Pachuca fly into a Mexico City airport and continue by road.
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A pre-booked driver can meet private flights at the Pachuca airfield, or meet airline passengers at Felipe Ángeles (NLU) or Mexico City (MEX) and drive them to Pachuca, Real del Monte or El Chico.
Taxi
Ground services at the airfield are limited, so do not count on finding a taxi waiting; book your ride in advance.
Terminals, airlines and destinations
Terminal building
A small terminal used by private, air taxi, charter and training flights. No airline has scheduled service here.
Facilities
Terminal building
A small terminal for general aviation passengers.
Hangars
Civil aviation hangars on the airfield.
Apron
Parking for small aircraft and general aviation.
Flight training
The airfield is used by flight schools.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
There are no airline services here, so arrange any wheelchair or mobility assistance directly with your flight operator before you travel.
Reduced mobility
Small aircraft are boarded from the apron by stairs, so tell your operator in advance if you need help getting on or off.
Service animals
Rules for service animals are set by your flight operator, so check with them before you travel.
Assistance on arrival
Ask your operator to arrange help from the aircraft to your ride when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Are there commercial flights to Pachuca airport?
No. Pachuca National Airport has no scheduled airline flights. It is used for private flights, air taxis, flight training and general aviation, with occasional charter or regional services. The last regular route, Pachuca–Mérida by Mexicana's subsidiary Click, ended in 2009.
Which airport should I fly into for Pachuca?
Fly into Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), the nearest commercial airport to Pachuca, or Mexico City International Airport (MEX), which has more routes. From either airport, continue to Pachuca, Real del Monte or El Chico National Park by road, ideally with a pre-booked transfer.
Who operates Pachuca airport?
Pachuca National Airport, officially Ingeniero Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport, is operated by the Municipality of Pachuca. It has one 2,200 m runway, a small terminal building, civil aviation hangars and an apron for light aircraft, on a site of about 36 hectares.
What time zone is Pachuca in?
Pachuca uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, the same as Mexico City. Mexico no longer observes daylight saving time in this region, so times stay the same all year whether you arrive in winter or in summer.