
Regional airport · Ensenada, Mexico
Ensenada/Gen Alberto Salinas Carranza Intl
- Elevation
- 66 ft
- Coordinates
- 31°48′N 116°36′W
- Local time
- America/Tijuana
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Field information
MMES runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Ensenada/Gen Alberto Salinas Carranza Intl (MMES/ESE) has one runway, 11/29, 4,892 ft (1,491 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMES, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Tijuana
Country
Mexico
MX
Municipality
Ensenada
Elevation
66 ft
Position
31.7945, -116.6024
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · MMES
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) | 115 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMES.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ensenada/Gen Alberto Salinas Carranza Intl (MMES / ESE) in Ensenada, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMES is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MMES
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 MMES
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMES covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MMES
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMES is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMES
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMES: 31° 47′ 40″ N 116° 36′ 9″ W; elevation 66 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Ensenada
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ensenada. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMES.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MMES
Support for freighter operations into MMES covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMES sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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Operating into MMES?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ensenada/Gen Alberto Salinas Carranza Intl — one desk for the whole trip.