General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (MMZC)
Medium airport · Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMZC |
| IATA | ZCL |
| Elevation | 7,141 ft (2177 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°53'42" W 102°41'14" 22.89494, -102.68715 |
| Location | Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport at a glance
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport is a medium airport in Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico, known to airline systems as ZCL. The field elevation of 7,141 ft (2177 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMZC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMZC 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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes International Airport | MMAS | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Ponciano Arriaga International Airport | MMSP | 193 km (104 NM) |
| General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport | MMDO | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Guanajuato International Airport | MMLO | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Guadalajara International Airport | MMGL | 271 km (146 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,141 ft field elevation of General Leobardo C. Ruiz International 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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport is MMZC, and its IATA code is ZCL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport above sea level?
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport sits at an elevation of 7,141 feet (2177 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.8949, -102.6872 — in Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aguascalientes International Airport, about 138 km away.
Does MMZC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMZC 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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.