
Regional airport · Jalapa, Mexico
Jalapa/Lencero
- Elevation
- 3,127 ft
- Coordinates
- 19°29′N 96°48′W
- Local time
- America/Mexico City
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Field information
MMJA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Jalapa/Lencero (MMJA/JAL) has one runway, 08/26, 5,577 ft (1,700 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMJA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Mexico City
Country
Mexico
MX
Municipality
Emiliano Zapata
Elevation
3,127 ft
Position
19.4751, -96.7970
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
No fuel available
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · MMJA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,577 ft (1,700 m) | 82 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMJA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Jalapa/Lencero (MMJA / JAL) in Jalapa, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMJA 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 MMJA
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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 MMJA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMJA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MMJA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMJA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMJA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMJA: 19° 28′ 30″ N 96° 47′ 49″ W; elevation 3127 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Jalapa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Jalapa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMJA.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MMJA
Support for freighter operations into MMJA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMJA sits in the network
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Operating into MMJA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Jalapa/Lencero — one desk for the whole trip.