Airport
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport serves Mexicali, the capital of Baja California, and is a practical gateway to the Mexicali Valley and the nearby Calexico border crossing. Compare transfer options to central Mexicali, Calexico, and surrounding areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport is the main airport serving Mexicali, the capital of Baja California, and the northernmost international airport in Mexico. Located near the U.S.–Mexico border, it provides an important air link for domestic travelers and visitors continuing to Calexico, California and the wider border region.
The airport is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico and features a single commercial passenger terminal and one main runway. Its compact layout makes check-in, security, boarding and baggage claim relatively quick and easy to navigate, with flights connecting Mexicali to major Mexican cities.
Situated about 20 km east of central Mexicali, the airport is reachable by taxi, car rental and private transfer, with road access to the city centre and the nearby international border crossing. Typical driving time to central Mexicali is around 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Passenger services include a restaurant and snack options, car rental desks, taxi service, ATMs, free Wi-Fi and accessible facilities, making the airport a convenient gateway for both business and leisure travel in northern Baja California.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport operates passenger services through a single main commercial terminal. The compact terminal handles both domestic and international flights, with airline counters, security screening, baggage claim and ground transportation in one building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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