Uruapan International Airport (); officially Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. y Gen. Ignacio López Rayón (Lic. y Gen. Ignacio López Rayón International Airport) is an international airport located in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves domestic and international flights and it supports flight training, executive aviation, and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a federal government-owned corporation, the airport is named after Ignacio López Rayón, a leader in the Mexican War of Independence. The airport served 172,193 passengers in 2024, a figure which increased slightly to 175,010 in 2025. Volaris launched the airport's first international service to Los Angeles in October 2012. In 2023, airport operations shifted to Grupo Olmeca Maya Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a military-owned entity, aligning with the López Obrador administration's strategy to involve the armed forces in major infrastructure projects.

Facilities

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The airport is situated within the Uruapan urban area, covering an approximate area of , at an elevation of above sea level. It features a asphalt runway, capable of accommodating aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The commercial aviation apron spans and can accommodate three narrow-body aircraft. The airport operates daily from 07:00 to 19:00.

The passenger terminal, a two-story structure, accommodates arrivals and departures, offering standard services commonly found at regional airports. These services include parking facilities, a check-in area, a security checkpoint, a VIP lounge, retail outlets, immigration and customs facilities, baggage claim zones, an arrivals hall with car rental services and taxi stands, and a departure concourse with three gates providing direct access to the apron. With no jet bridges, passengers walk to their aircraft. The airport also houses logistics and courier companies, administrative, and police facilities.

Airlines and destinations

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Passenger

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Statistics

Annual Traffic

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See also

  • List of the busiest airports in Mexico
  • List of busiest airports in North America
  • List of the busiest airports in Latin America
  • List of airports in Mexico
  • List of airports by ICAO code: M
  • Airline destinations: Mexico
  • Aero Sudpacífico
  • Transportation in Mexico
  • Tourism in Mexico

References

  • Official Website
  • Grupo Olmeca Maya Mexica
  • Uruapan Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
  • Accident history for URU at Aviation Safety Network