Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC): Codes, Runways & Location
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (IATA: LZC · ICAO: MMLC) is a medium-sized airport serving Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. It lies at 18.0017° N, 102.2203° W, 39 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico. It is identified by the IATA code LZC and the ICAO code MMLC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1494 m (4900 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 39 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) about 92 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,494 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
Where is Lázaro Cárdenas Airport located?
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is located in Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. Its coordinates are 18.0017° N, 102.2203° W.
What is the airport code for Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport has an IATA code of LZC and an ICAO code of MMLC.
How long is the runway at Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport's longest runway is about 1494 m (4900 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Lázaro Cárdenas Airport have?
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lázaro Cárdenas Airport a major airport?
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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