Manuel Márquez de León International Airport
Also known as: La Paz Airport, La Paz International Airport, La Paz Baja Airport, LAP Airport.
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Manuel Márquez de León International Airport, known as La Paz International Airport (LAP), serves La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, Mexico, on the western shore of the Gulf of California. It is the gateway for the city, its bay and beaches, and the Pacific-coast town of Todos Santos.
Most flights are domestic. Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico and TAR México connect La Paz with Tijuana, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Culiacán, Monterrey, Hermosillo, Mazatlán and Querétaro, among others, and Calafia Airlines uses the airport as a focus city. Alaska Airlines flies to Los Angeles, the only scheduled route to the United States.
The airport has a single passenger terminal that handles domestic and international arrivals and departures, with check-in counters, VIP lounges and a departure concourse with three gates. A separate terminal serves general and executive aviation.
The airport also hosts a Mexican Air Force base and a naval air base, so you may see military aircraft on the field.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP)
- Runway
One runway, 18/36, 2,500 m
- Passengers per year
About 1.34 million in 2025
- Focus city
Calafia Airlines
Arrival tips for Manuel Márquez de León International Airport
La Paz has one passenger terminal, so every flight arrives in the same building.
If you arrive on an international flight, such as Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles, you clear immigration first. Have your passport and your flight details ready; visitors from many countries do not need a visa, but check the rules for your passport before you travel. After immigration, collect your bags at baggage claim and pass through customs.
Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim and then out to the arrivals area.
Outside arrivals you will find the car rental counters and the taxi stand. If you booked a transfer, your driver waits for you as you leave the terminal. La Paz runs on Mountain Standard Time, one hour behind Mexico City, so check the local time on your phone before you plan your pickup or onward connections.
Ground transportation
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Book a transfer from LAPPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you outside arrivals and takes you to your hotel in La Paz or on to Todos Santos. It suits families and anyone with luggage or beach gear.
Taxi from La Paz airport
Taxis wait at the stand outside arrivals. Agree on the destination before you set off.
Rental car
Rental counters serve arriving passengers at the terminal. A car is useful for beaches around the bay and day trips along the peninsula.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, used by every airline for domestic and international flights, with a departure concourse of three gates.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aéreo Servicio Guerrero, Aeroméxico, Alaska Airlines, TAR México, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Check-in
Check-in counters for every airline are in the main terminal.
Car rental
Rental counters serve arriving passengers at the terminal.
Taxi stand
Taxis wait at the stand outside arrivals.
Departure gates
A departure concourse with three gates.
VIP lounges
Lounges in the passenger terminal; see Airport lounges.
General aviation terminal
A separate terminal for private and executive flights.
Airport lounges
VIP lounges (main terminal)
The passenger terminal has VIP lounges. Access depends on your ticket, airline status or card, so check before you fly.
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
The airport has one terminal, so there is no transfer between buildings. Ask your airline how boarding assistance is provided at your gate.
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 through baggage claim, and immigration and customs on international flights, to the arrivals area.
Parking
Airport parking
Parking is available at the passenger terminal for drop-offs, pickups and longer stays.
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does La Paz airport have?
La Paz International Airport has one passenger terminal, used by every airline for domestic and international flights. It has check-in counters, VIP lounges and a departure concourse with three gates. A separate terminal handles general and executive aviation, so private flights do not use the main building.
Which airlines fly to La Paz airport?
Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico and TAR México run most flights, with routes to Tijuana, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Culiacán, Monterrey and other Mexican cities. Alaska Airlines flies to Los Angeles, and Aéreo Servicio Guerrero links La Paz with Ciudad Obregón and Los Mochis. Calafia Airlines uses the airport as a focus city.
Are there flights from the US to La Paz?
Yes. Alaska Airlines flies between Los Angeles and La Paz, the airport's only scheduled route to the United States. Travelers from other US cities usually connect through Los Angeles, Mexico City, Guadalajara or Tijuana, or fly into Los Cabos and continue by road.
What time zone is La Paz airport in?
La Paz airport uses Mountain Standard Time (UTC−7), one hour behind Mexico City. Baja California Sur does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so the hour stays the same all year. Check the local time when you plan connections or a pickup after landing.
Who operates La Paz airport?
La Paz International Airport is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), which also runs Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Tijuana airports. Its official name is Manuel Márquez de León International Airport, after a Baja California Sur politician and military leader.
How busy is La Paz airport?
La Paz handled about 1.34 million passengers in 2025, and first passed one million passengers a year in 2022. The airport has one runway, 18/36, 2,500 m long, an apron with nine stands for narrow-body aircraft and a departure concourse with three gates.