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Guanajuato's regional gateway serving the Bajío corridor.
Location
Celaya, Mexico
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (IATA: CYW, ICAO: MMCY) is a small domestic airport located in Celaya, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves the Celaya metropolitan area and the broader Bajío industrial region, providing regional air connectivity to passengers and cargo operations.
The airport is named in honor of Captain Rogelio Castillo, reflecting the Mexican tradition of naming airports after notable aviation figures. It operates primarily as a general aviation and limited commercial facility, with commercial scheduled services being relatively modest compared to larger regional airports such as Del Bajío International Airport in León.
Given its proximity to Del Bajío International Airport, which handles the bulk of commercial traffic for the Guanajuato region, Captain Rogelio Castillo Airport functions largely as a secondary facility serving charter, private, and light commercial operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road from central Celaya, with taxi and private vehicle being the primary ground transport options.
Airlines here
Scheduled commercial airline service is minimal, with the airport primarily supporting general aviation and charter operations rather than major carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Captain Rogelio Castillo, honoring a figure in Mexican aviation history.
- ›Located in Celaya, Guanajuato, within the industrialized Bajío region of central Mexico.
- ›Del Bajío International Airport in León handles most commercial traffic for the Guanajuato state.
- ›The airport primarily serves general aviation, charter flights, and light commercial operations.
- ›ICAO designator MMCY places it within Mexico's MM airspace classification.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
