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Aguascalientes International Airport

Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes (Mexico)

IATA: AGU ICAO: MMAS

Longest Active Runway

9,843 ft

3,000 meters

Field Elevation

6,112 ft

1,863 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

1 closed, Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

21.6996°, -102.3184°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#604 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#1084 of 7558

Top 15.9% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Mexico)

#14 in MX

#17 of 87 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

-1.6%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Aguascalientes International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #604. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #1084 worldwide (Top 15.9%) and #14 nationally in Mexico.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

High-Altitude Aerodrome (Hot & High)

At an elevation of 6,112 ft (1,863 m MSL), this aerodrome operates under severe 'hot and high' atmospheric density penalties. Standard atmospheric air density decreases significantly at this altitude, reducing aerodynamic lift over the wing surfaces and engine thrust output. As a direct operational result, departing commercial airliners require substantially extended ground takeoff rolls and experience reduced initial climb gradients compared to sea-level operations, frequently imposing Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) payload restrictions on ultra-long-haul transcontinental stages.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Aguascalientes International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) lies just 63.2 NM away with a 11,483 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 9,843 ft (3,000 m)

At 9,843 ft (3,000 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
18/36	9,843 ft (3000m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
04/22	3,478 ft (1060m)	98 ft (30m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	❌ Unlighted	⛔ Closed

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Guanajuato International Airport (Silao)	`BJX`	63.2 NM (117 km)	11,483 ft	✅ Lighted
Guadalajara International Airport (Guadalajara)	`GDL`	89.8 NM (166.3 km)	13,123 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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