Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (MMCY)
Medium airport · Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMCY |
| IATA | CYW |
| Elevation | 5,709 ft (1740 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°32'46" W 100°53'12" 20.54600, -100.88654 |
| Location | Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,284 ft (1915 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport at a glance
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport is a medium airport in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, known to airline systems as CYW. The field elevation of 5,709 ft (1740 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMCY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 6,284 ft (1915 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMCY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | MMQT | 73 km (39 NM) |
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MMMM | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Guanajuato International Airport | MMLO | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport | MMPN | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Ponciano Arriaga International Airport | MMSP | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,709 ft field elevation of Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 71 airports and airfields we list for Mexico — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport is MMCY, and its IATA code is CYW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport above sea level?
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport sits at an elevation of 5,709 feet (1740 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.5460, -100.8865 — in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Querétaro Intercontinental Airport, about 73 km away.
Does MMCY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMCY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport?
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,284 ft (1915 m) with a ASP surface.