Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD), BCS
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Overview
Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD) serves San José del Cabo at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, handling business aviation traffic that crosses into the United States. The single runway, at 9,843 feet, accommodates the full range of business jet types operating into this leisure and resort market. Cabo San Lucas International Airport lies 17.16 nautical miles to the southwest, offering an alternate for the same regional traffic base.
Runways
Los Cabos International Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 9,843 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
Los Cabos International Airport recorded 13,454 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January, March and November. Cross-border business aviation traffic at MMSD concentrates in March, December, and April, consistent with the winter and early-spring peak season typical of Los Cabos resort travel.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 1,625 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
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 100.4°F, and January the coldest, at 83.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Nearby airfields
Los Cabos International Airport has one airfield within 18 NM. The closest is Cabo San Lucas International Airport (MMSL), 17.16 NM southwest.
Part of the Los Cabos and La Paz area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMSD
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Frequently asked questions
How much cross-border business aviation traffic does MMSD handle?
Los Cabos International Airport recorded 13,454 business aviation operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data on cross-border traffic. This figure reflects flights tracked crossing into the United States rather than the airport's total operations, which include commercial airline movements not captured in this count. Total tracked operations across all traffic types reached 65,959 for the year. The airport carries an ops tier of 1, reflecting its position among the more heavily trafficked business aviation destinations in Mexico for cross-border planning purposes.
What runway length is available at Los Cabos International Airport?
Los Cabos International Airport, MMSD, has a single paved runway designated 16/34, measuring 9,843 feet in length and 148 feet in width. The surface is asphalt. This length accommodates long-range business jets operating nonstop routes to and from the United States and beyond. Dispatchers planning into MMSD have only the one runway to work with, so wind and approach considerations for either 16 or 34 apply to all arrivals and departures regardless of aircraft type.
When is peak traffic season at MMSD?
Peak business aviation traffic at MMSD, Los Cabos International Airport, occurs in March, December, and April. Monthly cross-border operations data for 2025 shows March at 1,611 operations and November at 1,625, the two highest months tracked. By contrast, September saw only 307 operations, the lowest point in the annual cycle. Dispatchers scheduling trips into the winter and spring window should anticipate the higher traffic volumes these peak months bring relative to the summer and early-fall lull.
How far is Los Cabos International Airport from Cabo San Lucas International Airport?
Cabo San Lucas International Airport sits 17.16 nautical miles southwest of Los Cabos International Airport, on a bearing of 225 degrees. The two fields serve the same greater Los Cabos resort corridor on the Baja California Sur peninsula. Dispatchers weighing alternates in the area, whether for weather, congestion, or ramp availability at MMSD, have this nearby option within easy reach. The proximity makes cross-checking both fields a standard part of trip planning for operators working this region.
What is the elevation and location of MMSD?
Los Cabos International Airport sits at a field elevation of 374 feet, located in San José del Cabo, in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The metro area lies roughly 23.12 nautical miles from the airport. MMSD serves as the primary international gateway for the Los Cabos resort corridor, positioned at the southern end of the Baja California peninsula. This location places it directly on cross-border routings between Mexico's Pacific coast destinations and points in the United States.