Creel International Airport (MX31) — Bocoyna (Creel), Mexico

• ICAO: MX31
• Name: Creel International Airport
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 27.725134
• Longitude: -107.652016
• Elevation: 8132 ft
• Country: Mexico
• Municipality: Bocoyna (Creel)
• IATA Code: N/A
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: MMFR
• Timezone: America/Chihuahua
• Distance from City: 3.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: No

Runway 10/28

• Designation: 10/28
• Dimensions: 8268 X 98
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: Yes
• NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: Design aircraft: Embraer 190. Special qualification required for operations. Three taxiways (26m wide). Commercial apron 2 positions, GA apron 9 positions.

• Tower: N/A
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: AFIS MHz
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: N/A

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +52 614 429 3300 ext 14522
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://www.asach.mx/aeropuerto-regional-barrancas-del-cobre/
• Remarks: Operated by ASACH (Administradora de Servicios Aeroportuarios de Chihuahua). Admin office: Calle Ignacio Allende No. 703, Col. Centro, Chihuahua, C.P. 31000. AFAC code: EEL. New ICAO code: MMGA. Also known as Aeropuerto Barrancas del Cobre. Airline reservations (Aéreo Servicio Guerrero): +52 615 157 0132 / +52 615 157 0135 / toll-free 01 800 82 33 153.

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: Low-traffic regional airport (968 ops in 2025). Likely no slot requirements.

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: Despite 'International' name, no customs/immigration services confirmed. No international commercial flights as of 2025.

• Landing Fee: N/A
• Parking Fee: N/A
• Handling Mandatory: No
• Currency: MXN
• Remarks: Fee structure not publicly available. Contact ASACH for current rates.

• Fuel Type: JET A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-04-02
• Remarks: ASACH website confirms fuel station services available. Fuel types not specified — JET A-1 likely given Embraer 190 design aircraft.

• Port of Entry: No
• GENDEC Required: No
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: No evidence of port of entry status or immigration facilities despite international designation.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: N/A
• Remarks: Special qualification required (elevation 8,132 ft, mountainous terrain — Sierra Tarahumara). Fire & rescue category 6.

MMCU

• ICAO: MMCU
• Name: Gen Div P A Roberto Fierro Villalobos Intl
• Distance (NM): 106.7
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full customs and immigration.

MMCN

• ICAO: MMCN
• Name: Ciudad Obregon Intl
• Distance (NM): 117.6
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: APIS required. Customs and immigration available. GA clearance available with advance notice. TIP required for foreign-registered aircraft.

MMLM

• ICAO: MMLM
• Name: Valle Del Fuerte International
• Distance (NM): 144.3
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Gateway to Copper Canyon.

• 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

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