Gateway to Baja California's Sea of Cortez paradise.
Opened
1972
Location
Loreto, Mexico
Loreto International Airport (IATA: LTO, ICAO: MMLT) serves the small resort town of Loreto on the eastern coast of the Baja California Sur peninsula in Mexico. The airport connects visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage coastal destination, known for its stunning Sea of Cortez scenery, sport fishing, whale watching, and outdoor adventure tourism.
The airport handles a modest volume of international and domestic traffic, primarily during the winter tourist season when demand from North American visitors peaks. It has undergone infrastructure improvements to support growing tourism, including the expansion of its runway and passenger facilities.
Loreto International Airport is operated under the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) network, which manages airports across western Mexico. The airport's international designation allows it to receive direct flights from the United States, making it an accessible entry point for travelers from major American cities.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal building that handles both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation from the airport to downtown Loreto, approximately 3 kilometers away, is available via taxis and hotel shuttle services.
Airlines here
Alaska Airlines operates seasonal service from the United States, while Aeromexico and other regional Mexican carriers provide domestic connectivity.
Notable facts
›Loreto International Airport is part of the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) network.
›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level.
›Loreto is one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Californias, boosting its tourism appeal.
›The airport serves as a key access point to the Loreto Bay National Marine Park.
›Seasonal direct flights from US cities such as Los Angeles and Dallas are common during winter months.
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Loreto International Airport is an international airport located in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Serving as the principal gateway for both domestic and international air travel to Loreto, a popular tourist destination situated on the Baja California Peninsula, the airport facilitates nonstop flights to western Mexico, the United States, and Canada. In addition, it supports various activities in general and executive aviation, as well as flight training. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Marina, Loreto Airport reported handling 173,927 passengers in 2024, increasing to 183,381 in 2025.