Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport
Also known as: Colima Airport, Colima International Airport, CLQ Airport.
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Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport, known as Colima International Airport (CLQ), serves Colima, the capital of the state of Colima in western Mexico. It sits in the municipality of Cuauhtémoc, about 21 km northeast of the city. The airport was designated international in September 2025, when the Mexican Navy's airport group took over its operation.
Two airlines fly here. Volaris flies to Tijuana, by far the busiest route, and Aeroméxico flies to Mexico City.
The airport has one small, single-story terminal with check-in, security, baggage claim and an arrivals hall with car rental and taxi stands. The departure concourse has two gates, and passengers walk across the apron to the aircraft.
From the airport, travelers head into Colima city and on to Comala and the towns at the foot of the Colima volcano. Travelers bound for the beach resorts of Manzanillo usually fly into Manzanillo's own airport instead.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario de la Marina (Mexican Navy), since September 2025
- Runway
One runway, 07/25, 2,300 m
- Passengers per year
About 250,000 in 2025
- Busiest route
Tijuana, about 93,000 passengers in 2025
Arrival tips for Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport
Colima has one small, single-story terminal, and you walk across the apron from the aircraft to the building.
Scheduled flights here are domestic, so you go straight to baggage claim without passing immigration. Collect your bags and walk into the arrivals hall.
The arrivals hall has the car rental counters and the taxi stands. The airport is about 21 km from the city, so plan your ride before you land: a pre-booked transfer, a taxi or a rental car. If you booked a transfer, your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall or just outside the terminal doors.
If you are heading to the beach resorts of Manzanillo rather than Colima city, check the distance before you book: Manzanillo has its own airport, Playa de Oro (ZLO), on the coast.
Ground transportation
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A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you to Colima city or Comala. It suits families and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Colima airport
Taxis wait at the stands in the arrivals hall. Confirm the destination before you set off.
Rental car
Rental counters are in the arrivals hall. Useful for exploring the volcano area and the rest of the state.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, a single-story building with two gates, used by every airline.
Airlines and destinations
Aeroméxico Main terminal
Mexico City
Volaris Main terminal
Tijuana
Facilities
Check-in
Ticket and check-in counters in the main terminal.
Baggage claim
On the arrivals side of the terminal.
Car rental
Rental counters in the arrivals hall.
Taxi stands
In the arrivals hall.
Departure gates
Two gates with direct access to the apron.
General aviation terminal
A separate terminal for private flights.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline when you book, and confirm it at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
Passengers walk across the apron and board by stairs, so tell your airline in advance if you need help getting on or off the aircraft.
Service animals
Rules for service and emotional support animals are set by each airline, so check with yours before you travel and carry the required documents.
Assistance on arrival
Airline staff meet passengers who requested assistance at the aircraft and accompany them to baggage claim and the arrivals hall.
Parking
Airport parking
Parking is available at the terminal for drop-offs, pickups and longer stays.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Colima airport from the city?
Colima International Airport is about 21 km northeast of Colima city, in the municipality of Cuauhtémoc. Most travelers reach the city by pre-booked transfer, taxi from the stands in the arrivals hall or rental car.
Which airlines fly to Colima airport?
Two airlines serve Colima. Volaris flies to Tijuana, the airport's busiest route by far, and Aeroméxico flies to Mexico City. Both use the single small terminal, where passengers walk across the apron to board.
Should I fly into Colima or Manzanillo?
Fly into Colima (CLQ) if you are going to Colima city, Comala or the volcano area. For the beach resorts of Manzanillo, Barra de Navidad or Melaque, Manzanillo's Playa de Oro airport (ZLO) is the usual choice and also has flights from the United States and Canada.
How many terminals does Colima airport have?
Colima airport has one single-story passenger terminal with check-in, security, baggage claim and an arrivals hall with car rental and taxi stands. Its departure concourse has two gates, and passengers walk across the apron to the aircraft.
What time zone is Colima airport in?
Colima airport uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, the same as Mexico City. Mexico no longer observes daylight saving time in this region, so flight times on your ticket are in Central Standard Time throughout the year.