Playa de Oro International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Playa de Oro International Airport
Aeropuerto Internacional Playa de Oro
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico | ||||||||||
| Serves | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 30 ft / 9 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 19°08′41″N 104°33′31″W / 19.14472°N 104.55861°W | ||||||||||
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 ZLO
Location in Colima
ZLO
Location in Mexico
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Source: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
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Playa de Oro International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Playa de Oro) is a busy airport in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico. It is known by its airport codes ZLO and MMZO. This airport is the largest international airport in the state of Colima. It is very important for people visiting Manzanillo for fun and tourism.
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About the Airport
This airport helps many people travel to and from Manzanillo. In 2021, about 133,300 passengers used the airport. The next year, in 2022, even more people flew through it. The number of passengers grew to 165,800. This shows how popular Manzanillo is as a travel spot.
Airlines and Where They Fly
Many different airlines fly to Playa de Oro International Airport. They connect Manzanillo to several big cities. Some flights are available all year, while others are only during certain seasons, like winter.
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aeroméxico Connect | Mexico City |
| Alaska Airlines | Los Angeles |
| American Eagle | Seasonal: Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix–Sky Harbor |
| Magni | Seasonal: Mexico City |
| United Express | Houston–Intercontinental Seasonal: Los Angeles |
| WestJet | Seasonal: Calgary |
How Busy is the Airport?
We can look at numbers to see how many people use the airport. This helps us understand how important it is for travel.
Passenger Numbers
The airport keeps track of how many passengers fly each year. This helps them plan for future travelers.
Busiest International Routes
Some flights are much more popular than others. Here are the busiest international routes from Manzanillo in 2021. This shows where most international visitors come from or go to.
| Rank | City | Passengers | Change | Airline |
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| 1 |  United States, Los Angeles |
13,543 |  |
Alaska Airlines, United Express |
| 2 | United States, Houston |
1,798 |  1 |
United Express |
| 3 |  Canada, Calgary |
932 |  1 |
WestJet |
| 4 | United States, Phoenix |
656 | |
American Eagle |
| 5 | United States, Dallas |
638 | American Eagle |
Airport Services
The airport offers different services to make travel easier for passengers.
Car Rental
If you need a car when you arrive, there are several car rental companies right at the airport. You can find their booths after you go through customs and immigration. The cars are ready for you at the airport.
- Veico Car Rental
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Manzanillo para niños
- List of the busiest airports in Mexico
