El Lencero Airport (MMJA), VER
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Overview
El Lencero Airport (MMJA) serves Emiliano Zapata in the state of Veracruz, with a single paved runway suited to business aviation traffic crossing the US-Mexico border. The field sits at 3,127 feet elevation and lies about 73 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. General Heriberto Jara International Airport is the closest neighboring facility, roughly 40 nautical miles to the southeast. Traffic figures reported here reflect cross-border activity as tracked by the FAA, not necessarily the airport's total operations.
Runways
El Lencero Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 5,577 ft long and 82 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
El Lencero Airport recorded 353 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Cross-border business aviation traffic at MMJA peaks in March and tapers to its lowest point in June, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 44 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.
Climate
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.8°F, and January the coldest, at 71.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Nearby airfields
El Lencero Airport has one airfield within 40 NM. The closest is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (MMVR), 39.93 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMJA
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does MMJA offer for business aviation arrivals?
El Lencero Airport (MMJA) has one paved runway, designated 08/26, measuring 5,577 feet long and 82 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jets operating into the field. No other runways are listed for this airport.
How much cross-border business aviation traffic does El Lencero Airport handle?
El Lencero Airport recorded 353 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 413 total cross-border operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This traffic reflects flights tracked crossing the US-Mexico border rather than the airport's full operational count. Monthly volumes ranged from 19 to 44 operations across the year.
What is the elevation at MMJA?
El Lencero Airport sits at 3,127 feet above sea level. This elevation should factor into performance planning for departures and arrivals, particularly for aircraft operating near maximum weight in warmer months. The airport is located near Emiliano Zapata in Veracruz state, Mexico.
What are typical temperatures at El Lencero Airport throughout the year?
El Lencero Airport sees average high temperatures ranging from about 72°F in January to a peak near 84°F in May, based on climate data for the area. Temperatures moderate somewhat through the second half of the year, settling around 73°F by December. These figures support general planning for ground operations and aircraft performance at MMJA.