Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport — Celaya, Mexico
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Distance & flight time from CYW
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
The code CYW belongs to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport, a modest airfield serving Celaya in Mexico's Bajío region, Guanajuato state. Celaya is a mid-sized industrial and agricultural city known for its confectionery industry and manufacturing base, and CYW primarily handles general aviation, flight training, and light domestic traffic rather than scheduled airline service. Most travelers heading to or from Celaya instead use the larger Del Bajío International Airport near León, which offers connections across Mexico and the United States. CYW's runway and facilities remain modest, reflecting its role as a secondary regional airfield supporting private pilots, agricultural aviation, and occasional charter flights within Guanajuato's fertile central plateau.
Runways at Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6284 ft (1915 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.4 MHz |
Airports near Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW)
- Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) — 73.3 km (45.5 mi)
- General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) — 78.7 km (48.9 mi)
- Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) — 79.2 km (49.2 mi)
- Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN) — 175.6 km (109.1 mi)
- Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) — 190.9 km (118.6 mi)
- Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) — 192.7 km (119.7 mi)
- Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) — 196.2 km (121.9 mi)
- Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) — 214.8 km (133.5 mi)
CYW is sometimes confused with the busier León/Del Bajío airport (BJX) that actually serves most Celaya-bound travelers. Search for CYW when looking specifically for Celaya's own national airfield, used mainly for general and training aviation.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport?
The IATA code for Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport is CYW.
What is the ICAO code for Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport?
The ICAO code for Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport is MMCY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.