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Regional gateway serving Jalapa and Veracruz state, Mexico.
Location
Emiliano Zapata, Mexico
El Lencero Airport is a regional airport located near Emiliano Zapata, serving the city of Xalapa (Jalapa), the capital of the state of Veracruz in Mexico. It operates under the IATA code JAL and ICAO code MMJA, handling domestic passenger and cargo flights.
The airport is relatively small and serves primarily domestic routes within Mexico, connecting Xalapa to other major Mexican cities. It is managed within the framework of Mexican civil aviation regulations overseen by AFAC (Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil).
Due to its location in the mountainous region of Veracruz state, the airport plays an important role in regional connectivity for travelers who would otherwise face lengthy overland journeys to reach larger hub airports.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modest terminal building handling domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Xalapa city center is available via taxi and shuttle services, approximately 15 kilometers from the airport.
Airlines here
Aeromar and other regional Mexican carriers have historically operated services at El Lencero Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Serves Xalapa, the capital city of Veracruz state.
- ›Primarily handles domestic routes within Mexico.
- ›Located in a highland region of central Veracruz.
- ›Named after the El Lencero estate, a historic hacienda in the area.
- ›The hacienda El Lencero was once owned by Mexican president Antonio López de Santa Anna.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
