General José María Yáñez International Airport (MMGM), SON
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Overview
General José María Yáñez International Airport (MMGM) serves Guaymas in the state of Sonora, Mexico, with a single paved runway suited to business aviation traffic. FAA TFMSC data tracks cross-border traffic at this field, recording 467 business aviation operations against 577 total operations in 2025. The airport sits roughly 274 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, with Ciudad Obregón International Airport and General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport both located within about 68 nautical miles.
Runways
General José María Yáñez International Airport has one paved runway, 02/20, 7,710 ft long and 148 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
General José María Yáñez International Airport recorded 467 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at MMGM peaks in May and tapers through the second half of the year, with December recording the lowest monthly count.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 58 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
General José María Yáñez International Airport has two alternates within 68 NM. The nearest alternate is Ciudad Obregón International Airport (MMCN), 67.59 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMGM
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does MMGM offer for business jet operations?
General José María Yáñez International Airport (MMGM) has a single paved runway, designated 02/20, measuring 7,710 feet long and 148 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business aviation aircraft operating into Guaymas. The runway represents the airport's only paved surface, so all fixed-wing traffic at MMGM uses this same strip regardless of aircraft category.
How much business aviation traffic does MMGM see?
General José María Yáñez International Airport (MMGM) recorded 467 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, which tracks cross-border traffic at this Mexican airport. This figure represents the bulk of the field's 577 total tracked operations for the year. Traffic volume places MMGM in the moderate-activity tier among airports Skystar monitors along the Mexican border corridor.
Is traffic at MMGM evenly spread across the year?
No, business aviation traffic at MMGM shows a clear seasonal pattern, with May posting the highest monthly count at 58 operations. Traffic declines through the summer and fall, reaching its lowest point in December at 24 operations. Dispatchers planning trips to General José María Yáñez International Airport should expect lighter scheduling pressure in the final months of the year.
What other airports are near MMGM for alternate planning?
General José María Yáñez International Airport (MMGM) has two notable neighbors within roughly 68 nautical miles. Ciudad Obregón International Airport lies about 67.59 nautical miles to the southeast, while General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport sits about 67.81 nautical miles to the north. Both provide reasonable alternate options for flights operating in or out of the Guaymas area.