El Lencero Airport (MMJA)
Medium airport · Emiliano Zapata, Veracruz, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | El Lencero Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMJA |
| IATA | JAL |
| Elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°28'30" W 96°47'49" 19.47511, -96.79701 |
| Location | Emiliano Zapata, Veracruz, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 82 ft | ASP | Yes |
El Lencero Airport at a glance
El Lencero Airport is a medium airport in Emiliano Zapata, Veracruz, Mexico, known to airline systems as JAL. The field elevation of 3,127 ft (953 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMJA 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 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMJA 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 El Lencero Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Heriberto Jara International Airport | MMVR | 74 km (40 NM) |
| El Tajín National Airport | MMPA | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | MMPB | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) | MX-2118 | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | MMSM | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Lencero Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,127 ft field elevation of El Lencero 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 El Lencero Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Lencero Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Lencero Airport is MMJA, and its IATA code is JAL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Lencero Airport above sea level?
El Lencero Airport sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet (953 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Lencero Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.4751, -96.7970 — in Emiliano Zapata, Veracruz, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Heriberto Jara International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does MMJA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMJA 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 El Lencero Airport?
El Lencero Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.