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Baja California's coastal airport serving Ensenada's port city.
Location
Ensenada, Mexico
Ensenada International Airport, also known as El Ciprés Air Base (ICAO: MMES), is a dual-use civil and military airport located near the city of Ensenada in Baja California, Mexico. The facility serves both commercial aviation needs and Mexican Air Force operations, a common arrangement for smaller regional airports in Mexico.
Despite holding an IATA code (ESE), the airport handles very limited scheduled commercial passenger traffic and is not a major hub. Its proximity to Tijuana's General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport, which serves the broader Baja California region, limits demand for expanded commercial service at Ensenada.
Ensenada itself is a popular port city known for cruise tourism and wine country tourism in the nearby Valle de Guadalupe region, though most visitors arrive by road from Tijuana or by cruise ship rather than via the local airport.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Ensenada is primarily via taxi or private vehicle, as the airport lies on the city's outskirts.
Airlines here
The airport does not host significant scheduled commercial airline service from major carriers or alliances.
Notable facts
- ›El Ciprés functions as a shared civil-military airport operated in part by the Mexican Air Force.
- ›IATA code ESE is assigned but scheduled commercial service is extremely limited.
- ›Ensenada is approximately 80 km south of Tijuana, whose international airport serves most regional air traffic.
- ›The airport is situated near the Pacific coast of Baja California.
- ›Most tourists visit Ensenada via cruise ship or road travel rather than commercial flights.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
