
International hub · Culiacan, Mexico
Culiacan International
- Elevation
- 108 ft
- Coordinates
- 24°46′N 107°29′W
- Local time
- America/Mazatlan
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Field information
MMCL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Culiacan International (MMCL/CUL) has one runway, 03/21, 7,365 ft (2,245 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMCL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Mazatlan
Country
Mexico
MX
Municipality
Culiacán
Elevation
108 ft
Position
24.7650, -107.4752
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · MMCL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,365 ft (2,245 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMCL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Culiacan International (MMCL / CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMCL is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MMCL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Mexico
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Mexico. Applicable permit lead times for Mexico are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Mexico are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at MMCL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMCL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MMCL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMCL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMCL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMCL: 24° 45′ 54″ N 107° 28′ 31″ W; elevation 108 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Culiacan
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Culiacan. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMCL.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MMCL
Support for freighter operations into MMCL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMCL sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MMLMLos Mochis/Valle Del FuerteLos Mochis, Mexico103 NM303°→
- MMMZMazatlan/Gen. Rafael BuelnaMazatlan, Mexico117 NM145°→
- MMSDSan Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos IntlLos Cabos, Mexico157 NM232°→
- MM45AlamosAlamos, Mexico158 NM330°→
- MMLPLa Paz/Gen Manuel Marquez de LeonLa Paz, Mexico163 NM256°→
- MMDODurango InternationalDurango, Mexico166 NM103°→
Operating into MMCL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Culiacan International — one desk for the whole trip.