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El Lencero Airport (MMJA/JAL) — Xalapa, Mexico
At a glance
- Runways
- 08/26
- Elevation
- 3,127 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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63%
Data Complete
33 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MMJA
- Name: El Lencero Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 19.4751
- Longitude: -96.797501
- Elevation: 3127 ft
- Country: Mexico
- Municipality: Xalapa
- IATA Code: JAL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 1700x25m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 123.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Mexico Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: Private: 24 hours (AIU); Charter: 10 business days (individual flight); 90+ business days (new Blanket Permit)
- Landing Lead Time: Private: 24 hours (AIU); Charter: 10 business days per flight request
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance API manifest. Multi-entry permit available for frequent operators.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers MMJA. Check the official AIS before flight.
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MMPC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- Does MMJA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for El Lencero Airport (Mexico). Permit details for Mexico
- Where is MMJA located?
- El Lencero Airport (MMJA) is located in Xalapa, Mexico.
- What is the IATA code for MMJA?
- The IATA code for El Lencero Airport is JAL.
- How long is the runway at MMJA?
- The main runway at El Lencero Airport (08/26) measures 1700x25m.