Federal del Valle del Fuerte International Airport
Also known as: Los Mochis Airport, Los Mochis International Airport, LMM Airport.
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Federal del Valle del Fuerte International Airport, known as Los Mochis International Airport (LMM), serves Los Mochis and northern Sinaloa in northwestern Mexico. It sits about 18 km south of the city, on the highway between Los Mochis and the port of Topolobampo.
Tijuana and Mexico City are the busiest routes, followed by Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexicali. Volaris flies to Tijuana, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Mexicali; Viva Aerobus to Monterrey; Aeroméxico to Mexico City; and TAR México to Chihuahua and La Paz. Small regional carriers connect Los Mochis with Baja California Sur and the Sierra Tarahumara: Aéreo Servicio Guerrero to Creel, La Paz, Loreto and Los Cabos, and Cabo Flight Center to Cabo San Lucas.
The airport has one passenger terminal with check-in, arrivals, car rental, a restaurant, ATMs, taxi stands and a departure concourse of five gates.
From the airport, travelers head into Los Mochis, to Topolobampo for the ferry to La Paz, and to El Fuerte and the Chihuahua–Pacific railway into the Copper Canyon.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP)
- Runway
One runway, 09/27, 2,000 m
- Passengers per year
About 714,000 in 2025
- Busiest route
Tijuana, about 117,000 passengers in 2025
Arrival tips for Federal del Valle del Fuerte International Airport
Los Mochis has one passenger terminal, so every flight arrives in the same building.
Scheduled flights here are domestic, so most passengers go straight to baggage claim without passing immigration. Collect your bags and walk into the arrivals area.
The terminal has car rental counters, a restaurant, ATMs and taxi stands. The airport is about 18 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 as you leave the arrivals area.
If you are catching the Chihuahua–Pacific train into the Copper Canyon or the ferry from Topolobampo, check its schedule before you book your flight, since connections leave from separate stations outside the airport. Los Mochis uses Mountain Standard Time, one hour behind Mexico City.
Ground transportation
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Book a transfer from LMMPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to Los Mochis, Topolobampo or El Fuerte. It suits families and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Los Mochis airport
Taxis wait at the stands at the terminal. Confirm the destination before you set off.
Rental car
Rental counters are at the terminal. Useful for exploring northern Sinaloa and El Fuerte.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, used by every airline, with a departure concourse of five gates.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aéreo Servicio Guerrero, Aeroméxico, Cabo Flight Center, TAR México, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Check-in
Check-in counters in the main terminal.
Restaurant
One restaurant in the terminal.
ATMs
Cash machines in the terminal.
Car rental
Rental counters at the terminal.
Taxi stands
At the terminal, on the arrivals side.
Departure gates
Five gates in the departure concourse.
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
Ask your airline how boarding assistance is provided at your gate, especially on smaller regional 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 area.
Parking
Airport parking
Parking next to the terminal for drop-offs, pickups and longer stays.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Mochis airport from the city?
Los Mochis International Airport is about 18 km south of the city, on the highway between Los Mochis and the port of Topolobampo. Most travelers reach the city by pre-booked transfer, taxi from the stands at the terminal or rental car.
Which airlines fly to Los Mochis airport?
Volaris flies to Tijuana, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Mexicali; Viva Aerobus to Monterrey; Aeroméxico to Mexico City; and TAR México to Chihuahua and La Paz. Aéreo Servicio Guerrero flies to Creel, La Paz, Loreto and Los Cabos, and Cabo Flight Center to Cabo San Lucas.
Is Los Mochis airport the gateway to the Copper Canyon?
Yes, Los Mochis is a common starting point for the Copper Canyon. The Chihuahua–Pacific railway runs from the Los Mochis area into the Sierra Tarahumara, and many travelers also stop in El Fuerte. Aéreo Servicio Guerrero also flies from Los Mochis to Creel, in the canyon country.
How many terminals does Los Mochis airport have?
Los Mochis airport has one passenger terminal with check-in, arrivals, car rental, a restaurant, ATMs, taxi stands and a departure concourse of five gates. Parking, hangars and general aviation areas are next to the terminal.
What time zone is Los Mochis airport in?
Los Mochis airport uses Mountain Standard Time (UTC−7), one hour behind Mexico City. Sinaloa does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so check the local time when you plan connections from Mexico City, Monterrey or Guadalajara.