Playa de Oro International Airport (MMZO)
Medium airport · Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Playa de Oro International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMZO |
| IATA | ZLO |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°8'41" W 104°33'32" 19.14480, -104.55900 |
| Location | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Playa de Oro International Airport at a glance
Playa de Oro International Airport is a medium airport in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico, known to airline systems as ZLO. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMZO 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, 10/28, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMZO 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 Playa de Oro International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport | MMIA | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Puerto Vallarta International Airport | MMPR | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Guadalajara International Airport | MMGL | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Amado Nervo National Airport | MMEP | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport | MMPN | 266 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Playa de Oro International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Playa de Oro 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 Playa de Oro International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Playa de Oro International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Playa de Oro International Airport is MMZO, and its IATA code is ZLO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Playa de Oro International Airport above sea level?
Playa de Oro International Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Playa de Oro International Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.1448, -104.5590 — in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport, about 104 km away.
Does MMZO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMZO 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 Playa de Oro International Airport?
Playa de Oro International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.