Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport — Colima, Mexico
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Distance & flight time from CLQ
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport
Sitting in the shadow of an active stratovolcano, CLQ takes its formal name from Miguel de la Madrid, the Mexican president who governed through the 1980s and hailed from Colima state himself. The nearby Volcán de Fuego, one of the most active volcanoes in North America, periodically sends ash plumes skyward that can disrupt flight operations at the airport, a hazard unique among Mexico's regional fields. Colima city and the coastal town of Manzanillo elsewhere in the state draw a mix of domestic tourists, business travelers tied to agriculture and manufacturing, and volcanology researchers monitoring the mountain's activity. The airport's single runway handles narrow-body jet service primarily to Mexico City, along with general aviation traffic, making it a modest but essential connector for a state that otherwise sits somewhat apart from Mexico's major coastal tourism corridors.
Runways at Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.9 MHz |
Airports near Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ)
- Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) — 104.2 km (64.7 mi)
- Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) — 141.4 km (87.9 mi)
- Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN) — 161.9 km (100.6 mi)
- Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC) — 201.4 km (125.1 mi)
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) — 234.6 km (145.8 mi)
- Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) — 272.4 km (169.3 mi)
- General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) — 274.9 km (170.8 mi)
- Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) — 290.4 km (180.4 mi)
CLQ lies close to the Colima Volcano, whose eruptions occasionally ground flights due to ash, and the airport's runway sits at a modest elevation on the fertile plain separating the volcano from the Pacific coast.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport?
The IATA code for Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport is CLQ.
What is the ICAO code for Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport?
The ICAO code for Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport is MMIA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.