JAL
El Lencero Airport
Jalapa · MexicoICAO MMJA
El Lencero Airport (JAL) is an airport serving Jalapa, Mexico, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 19° 28' 30.4" N, 96° 47' 51.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet (953 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Mexico_City (GMT-6).
Destinations
1
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
3,127/ 953m
America/Mexico City
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
JAL
ICAO Code
MMJA
City
Jalapa
Country
Mexico
Elevation
3,127 ft
Local Time
01:43 PM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:19.4751°
Longitude:-96.7975°
Popular Routes from JAL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 148 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 61 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at JAL
2 active airlines serving El Lencero Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Aeromar
VWMexico
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to El Lencero Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Heriberto Jara International Airport | VER | Vera Cruz | Mexico | 74 km |
| El Tajín National Airport | PAZ | Poza Rico | Mexico | 143 km |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | Puebla | Mexico | 169 km |
| Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport | MEX | Mexico City | Mexico | 239 km |
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Oaxaca | Mexico | 274 km |
| Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport | TLC | Toluca | Mexico | 291 km |
| Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos National Airport | MTT | Minatitlan | Mexico | 279 km |
| General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport | TAM | Tampico | Mexico | 332 km |
Other Airports in Mexico
General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
ACAAcapulco
Jesús Terán Paredo International Airport
AGUAguascalientes
Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport
CPECampeche
Cancún International Airport
CUNCancun
Chetumal International Airport
CTMChetumal
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
CUUChihuahua
Ciudad del Carmen International Airport
CMECiudad Del Carmen
Abraham González International Airport
CJSCiudad Juarez
Ciudad Obregón International Airport
CENCiudad Obregon
General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport
CVMCiudad Victoria
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport
CLQColima
Cozumel International Airport
CZMCozumel
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 19° 28' 30.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 96° 47' 51.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 19.475100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -96.797501
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 01:43 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,127 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 953 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for El Lencero Airport?
The IATA code for El Lencero Airport is JAL, and its ICAO code is MMJA. The airport is located in Jalapa, Mexico.
How many destinations can you fly to from JAL?
There are 1 direct destinations available from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Jalapa, Mexico.
What airlines fly from JAL?
There are 2 airlines operating from JAL, including AeroMéxico, Aeromar.
What timezone is El Lencero Airport in?
El Lencero Airport is in the America/Mexico_City timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of El Lencero Airport?
El Lencero Airport sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet (953 meters) above sea level.
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