Aguascalientes International (MMAS), AGU
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Overview
Aguascalientes International Airport (MMAS), serving the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico, operates as a Tier 1 facility in the Skystar network with a single paved runway sized for a broad range of business aviation aircraft. The field's high elevation and its position roughly 62 nautical miles from the nearest metro center shape performance planning for operators routing through central Mexico. As with other Mexican airports tracked in this data set, traffic figures here reflect transborder movements as recorded by the FAA rather than the airport's total activity.
Runways
Aguascalientes International has one paved runway, 18/36, 9,843 ft long and 148 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
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- Runway diagram and runway table
- Monthly traffic
- Nearby airfields map, bearings and distances
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
Aguascalientes International recorded 2,246 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at MMAS concentrates notably in November, which recorded far more operations than any other month in the 2025 data.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 378 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Alternates
Aguascalientes International has five alternates within 90 NM. The nearest alternate is Guanajuato International (MMLO), 63.23 NM southeast.
Identifiers, bearings and distances are included with a free account.
Part of the Bajio area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMAS
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at MMAS?
Aguascalientes International Airport (MMAS) has one paved runway, designated 18/36, measuring 9,843 feet in length and 148 feet in width. The surface is asphalt. This length accommodates most business jet and turboprop traffic without operational restriction based on distance alone. Crews should still reference current airport data for declared distances and any threshold displacement before planning takeoff and landing performance.
How high is the field elevation at Aguascalientes International Airport?
Aguascalientes International Airport sits at 6,112 feet above sea level. This is a high-elevation field, and crews operating turbine or piston aircraft should account for reduced engine and aerodynamic performance in takeoff and climb planning. Density altitude effects will be more pronounced during warmer parts of the day. Weight and balance calculations should be checked against performance charts for this elevation before departure.
What does business aviation traffic look like at MMAS?
Business aviation traffic at MMAS, per FAA TFMSC data, totaled 2,246 operations against 13,213 total annual operations recorded in 2025. Monthly volumes vary noticeably, with November recording 378 business aviation operations, the highest of the year, compared to a low of 98 in June. Since Aguascalientes International Airport is located in Mexico, this traffic figure reflects transborder activity as tracked by the FAA rather than the airport's full operational count. Dispatchers should treat these numbers as a directional indicator of transborder demand rather than total field activity.
Are there other airports near Aguascalientes International Airport?
Several airports lie within roughly 90 nautical miles of Aguascalientes International Airport (MMAS). Guanajuato International Airport is closest at 63.23 nautical miles, bearing 132 degrees. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport follows at 74.64 nautical miles to the north-northwest. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport and Guadalajara International Airport are also within range, at 84.06 and 89.85 nautical miles respectively. These options may be relevant for alternate planning in the region.
Does traffic at MMAS vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Aguascalientes International Airport shows a concentrated pattern rather than a flat distribution across the year. November stands out clearly with 378 operations, well above every other month in the 2025 data set. Lower months include June at 98 operations and January at 114. Dispatchers planning ground handling or slot needs around late fall should account for this spike, since it represents the airport's peak business aviation month by a wide margin.