
Regional airport · Zacatecas, Mexico
Zacatecas/Gen Leobardo C Ruiz
- Elevation
- 7,141 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°54′N 102°41′W
- Local time
- America/Mexico City
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Field information
MMZC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Zacatecas/Gen Leobardo C Ruiz (MMZC/ZCL) has one runway, 02/20, 9,843 ft (3,000 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: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMZC, 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
Zacatecas
Elevation
7,141 ft
Position
22.8949, -102.6872
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · MMZC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMZC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Zacatecas/Gen Leobardo C Ruiz (MMZC / ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMZC 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 MMZC
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 MMZC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMZC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MMZC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMZC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMZC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMZC: 22° 53′ 42″ N 102° 41′ 14″ W; elevation 7141 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Zacatecas
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Zacatecas. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMZC.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MMZC
Support for freighter operations into MMZC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMZC sits in the network
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Operating into MMZC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Zacatecas/Gen Leobardo C Ruiz — one desk for the whole trip.