Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is an international airport in the state of Guerrero on Mexico’s Pacific Ocean coast. It is located between the cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, and it serves both tourist and commercial traffic. The airport is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA), and it is one of the busiest airports in Mexico.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport is a popular destination for tourists, as it is located near a number of beaches and resorts. The airport is also served by a number of international airlines, making it easy for visitors to get to Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo.
General Information about Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport
The following table is an overview of ZIH Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Zihuatanejo International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte |
| Serves | Ixtapa Zihuatanejo |
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport Code | ZIH |
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport Terminals | 1 |
| ZIH Airport Runway | 1 |
| ZIH Airport Coordinates | 17°36′05″N 101°27′37″W |
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport Address | Desviación al Aeropuerto s/n, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico |
| Official Website | http://www.oma.aero |
| Elevation | 26 ft / 8 m |
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport Code
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport code is ZIH. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo .
| IATA CODE | ZIH |
| ICAO CODE | MMZH |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | ZIH |
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport Map
The Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport Runway
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport Runway features a single state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 09/27 | 8,202 | 2,500 | Asphalt |
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport Terminal
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal A.
Terminal 1 is the main terminal and handles all domestic and international flights. Terminal A is a smaller terminal that is used by some charter airlines.
Nearest Airports to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
Some of the closest airports to ZIH Airport are:
- Lázaro Cárdenas Airport – 113 km
- General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport – 272 km
- Lic. y Gen. Ignacio López Rayón International Airport – 282 km
- Felipe Ángeles International Airport – 353 km
- General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport – 389 km
Airlines Operating from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport
The following airlines operate from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport:
- United Airlines
- Aeromexico
- American Airlines
- Air Canada
- Aeromar
- Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Airlines
