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Loreto International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Loreto) (IATA: LTO, ICAO: MMLT) is an international airport located in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Serving as the principal gateway for both domestic and international air travel to Loreto, a popular tourist destination situated on the Baja California Peninsula, the airport facilitates nonstop flights to western Mexico, the United States, and Canada. In addition, it supports various activities in general and executive aviation, as well as flight training. Operated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, Loreto Airport reported handling 131,933 passengers in 2022, with a subsequent increase to 169,228 passengers in 2023.




Facilities


Loreto Airport is situated at an elevation of 10 metres (33 ft) above mean sea level, with its grounds adjacent to the coast. The airport's infrastructure consists of one passenger terminal and a single runway designated as 16/34, measuring 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) in length. The apron is equipped with 3 aircraft stands designated for the disembarkation of narrow-body aircraft, with capabilities to handle aircraft the size of Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s. However, the airport primarily receives Embraer ERJ 145s, Bombardier CRJs, and Boeing 737s. Flights operate daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The passenger terminal at Loreto Airport features a compact design with six gates and various passenger amenities, including snack bars, a wine/liquor shop, and a tourist spot offering handicrafts. The airport also caters to charter flights, as well as executive and general aviation operations.
Aeromexico previously served several domestic and international destinations, but the service was discontinued in 2014. Currently, the airport offers regular international flights to Los Angeles and seasonal services to Calgary, Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix and San Francisco.




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In late 2023, Mexicana de Aviación announced its intention to add a route between Loreto International Airport and its Felipe Ángeles International Airport hub in Mexico City.




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Accidents and incidents


Aeroméxico Flight 498, also known as the 1986 Cerritos mid-air collision: On August 31, 1986, an Aeroméxico DC-9 that originated from Mexico City and stopped at Loreto and other Mexican destinations collided with a private aircraft while descending into Los Angeles International Airport, killing all 67 passengers on both aircraft and an additional 15 people on the ground.




See also


List of the busiest airports in Mexico
List of airports in Mexico
Airports in Baja California Sur
List of airports by ICAO code: M
Transportation in Mexico
Tourism in Mexico
List of beaches in Mexico
Gulf of California




References






External links


Media related to Aeropuerto Internacional de Loreto at Wikimedia Commons
Official Website
Aeronautical chart and airport information for MMLT at SkyVector
Current weather for MMLT at NOAA/NWS
Loreto Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
Accident history for LTO at Aviation Safety Network
Alaska Airlines Loreto Airport information
Tourism in Loreto
Loreto Travel Guide

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