Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (MMLC)
Medium airport · Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Lázaro Cárdenas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMLC |
| IATA | LZC |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°0'6" W 102°13'13" 18.00167, -102.22032 |
| Location | Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,900 ft (1494 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport at a glance
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is a medium airport in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico, known to airline systems as LZC. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMLC 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, 01/19, offers 4,900 ft (1494 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMLC 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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport | MMZH | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport | MMPN | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport | MMIA | 201 km (109 NM) |
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MMMM | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Playa de Oro International Airport | MMZO | 277 km (150 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Lázaro Cárdenas 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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is MMLC, and its IATA code is LZC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lázaro Cárdenas Airport above sea level?
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lázaro Cárdenas Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.0017, -102.2203 — in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, about 92 km away.
Does MMLC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMLC 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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport?
Lázaro Cárdenas Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,900 ft (1494 m) with a ASP surface.