Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base — Ensenada, Mexico
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereEnsenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base in Ensenada uses the IATA code ESE, with MMES as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from ESE
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base
ESE identifies Ensenada International Airport, serving Ensenada in Baja California, Mexico, a coastal city known for its port, wine country, and cruise ship visits. The airport primarily handles general aviation, agricultural flights, and limited domestic service rather than heavy scheduled airline traffic, since many travelers to Ensenada arrive overland from nearby Tijuana or by sea. ESE supports the surrounding Valle de Guadalupe wine region indirectly by providing an alternative access point for private and charter flights. The airport's facilities are modest compared to Baja California's larger airports, reflecting Ensenada's positioning as a secondary destination reachable easily by road from the US border, with air travel serving a more specialized role.
Runways at Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (ESE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4892 ft (1491 m) | 115 ft (35 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (ESE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 119.75 MHz |
Airports near Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (ESE)
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) — 89.9 km (55.9 mi)
- Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) — 93.5 km (58.1 mi)
- North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) — 115.9 km (72.0 mi)
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) — 118.1 km (73.4 mi)
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) — 129.8 km (80.7 mi)
- El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK) — 144.5 km (89.8 mi)
- Imperial County Airport (IPL) — 150.8 km (93.7 mi)
- General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) — 158.1 km (98.2 mi)
ESE is a lesser-used code compared to Tijuana's TIJ; Ensenada International Airport primarily serves general aviation and charters rather than major scheduled airline routes to this Baja wine-country city.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base?
The IATA code for Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base is ESE.
What is the ICAO code for Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base?
The ICAO code for Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base is MMES. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.