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MZT General Rafael Buelna International Airport
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (IATA: MZT, ICAO:MMMZ) is located in the the city of Mazatlan, Mexico.

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IATA Code

MZT

ICAO Code

MMMZ

Name

General Rafael Buelna International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Mexico (MX)

City

Mazatlan

Latitude

23.1613998

Longitude

-106.2659988

Time Zone

UTC−07:00

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General Rafael Buelna International Airport（MZT）

General Rafael Buelna International Airport serves Mazatlán in Sinaloa, Mexico, at approximately 23.1614°N, 106.2660°W. It is an international regional airport supporting passenger traffic, tourism-related supply chains and selected belly-hold air cargo rather than functioning as a dedicated Mexican cargo hub. Its UTC−07:00 time zone and coastal location make booking coordination, seasonal capacity and road collection planning important. Our service team can assess whether direct uplift, a Mexican gateway connection or an alternative airport provides the most reliable solution for the shipment.

Airport name	General Rafael Buelna International Airport
IATA / ICAO	MZT / MMMZ
City / country	Mazatlán, Sinaloa / Mexico
Coordinates	23.1613998, -106.2659988
Time zone	UTC−07:00

Key Highlights

Regional international gateway with cargo capacity that may depend on passenger aircraft belly space and current carrier schedules.
Suitable for planned, lower-volume shipments when the routing is confirmed early; urgent or dense cargo may require a Mexican gateway connection.
Mazatlán’s coastal and tourism economy creates demand for food-related supplies, general merchandise, equipment and time-sensitive replenishment cargo.
Seafood, temperature-sensitive products and regulated commodities require advance acceptance confirmation rather than standard booking assumptions.
Road feeder planning is essential because final delivery conditions can vary across Mazatlán, Sinaloa and surrounding industrial or coastal areas.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo handling: General cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown and transfer arrangements are subject to the handling agent, operating carrier and daily capacity.
Customs-controlled handling: Import and export cargo must move through the applicable Mexican customs process; the availability of a specific bonded or customs-controlled facility must be confirmed for the shipment and operating day.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain or passive-temperature shipments should be pre-alerted with commodity, temperature range, packaging type and planned dwell time. Dedicated active storage must not be assumed without written confirmation.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, aircraft type, packing instruction, quantity and route. A shipper’s declaration and compliant package may be required.
Special cargo: Live animals, perishables, valuable cargo, oversized pieces and human remains require case-by-case acceptance, documentation review and handling instructions.

Our service team verifies the actual warehouse, customs and special-cargo capability before issuing a firm operational plan.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo may require a connection through a larger Mexican gateway or another approved regional gateway, depending on origin, destination, aircraft capacity and the operating carrier’s network.
Domestic connectivity can potentially be arranged through major Mexican air cargo nodes; routing, uplift and interline acceptance must be checked for each airway bill.
North American shipments may be planned through direct or connecting services when available, with the final option determined by capacity and customs requirements rather than distance alone.
Transit performance is affected by booking cut-off, passenger-season capacity, customs inspection, transfer handling, weather, road collection and weekend or holiday operating conditions.
We provide a confirmed transit estimate only after receiving cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity, origin, destination, ready time and required delivery date.

Service hinterland

Primary coverage is Mazatlán and nearby areas of Sinaloa. Extended inland delivery may be arranged by truck, subject to road distance, appointment requirements, security assessment and consignee location.

Food and seafood supply chains

Seafood, chilled food ingredients, packaging, ice-making or processing equipment may move through the region. Product temperature, sanitary documentation and rapid handover are critical.

Tourism and commercial replenishment

Hotels, restaurants, retail operators and service contractors may require spare parts, fixtures, consumables and time-sensitive replacement items.

Industrial and general cargo

Machinery parts, electrical equipment, tools, samples and e-commerce or commercial parcels may be suitable when dimensions, value and handling requirements fit the confirmed service.

Booking and cut-off control

Passenger-oriented regional operations can create tighter or more variable cargo acceptance windows. Our service team confirms the airline cut-off, warehouse receiving time, document deadline and truck appointment before cargo dispatch.

Customs and documentation

Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, exporter and consignee details, tariff information and any commodity-specific permits must be consistent. Customs inspection or document queries can extend the release process.

Regulated and special cargo

Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and valuable cargo require pre-screening. Do not tender such cargo until the carrier confirms acceptance, packaging and labeling requirements.

Delivery and collection

Airport release is not the same as final delivery. Our team coordinates customs status, consignee identification, storage exposure, delivery appointment, security instructions and proof of delivery.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and HS information before booking so the routing can be screened accurately.
For seafood, pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods, specify the required temperature range, packaging validation, coolant limitations and maximum acceptable transit time.
Declare batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnets and other regulated articles at quotation stage; concealed dangerous goods can cause rejection, delay or compliance exposure.
Use robust export packaging with piece-level marks, consignee contact details and handling labels. For large or irregular pieces, obtain aircraft and warehouse acceptance before production.
Keep a gateway alternative available. If General Rafael Buelna International Airport cannot provide suitable uplift or special handling on the required date, our service team can compare a Mexican gateway plus road feeder option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can General Rafael Buelna International Airport handle international air cargo?

International cargo handling may be arranged when an operating carrier, handling agent and customs process accept the shipment. Capacity and routing are not uniform, so our service team confirms the complete movement before booking.

Is a direct international flight always available?

No. Available uplift depends on the current carrier network, aircraft capacity, season and commodity. A connection through a larger Mexican or North American gateway may be more practical.

Can chilled seafood or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through this airport?

It may be possible after advance acceptance review. The shipper must provide temperature, packaging, commodity and time-limit details, and the team must verify warehouse dwell and onward delivery arrangements.

What commonly causes clearance or delivery delays?

Inconsistent invoice data, incomplete permits, customs inspection, late document submission, missed warehouse cut-off, unavailable consignee contacts and unplanned road delivery constraints are common risk points.

When should cargo be presented for uplift?

The exact cut-off is carrier- and shipment-specific. We recommend completing document and acceptance checks before dispatching cargo to the airport and obtaining the confirmed warehouse receiving time in writing.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates and time zone in this module follow the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as conditional logistics guidance and must be reconfirmed against the shipment-specific carrier, handling agent and customs instructions.

Airport operator and airport-service verification: asur.com.mx
Mexican civil aviation and regulatory reference: gob.mx
Mexican customs and trade-compliance reference: sat.gob.mx
International air cargo standards and industry reference: iata.org
International aeronautical coding and standards reference: icao.int

Carrier schedules, cargo acceptance, customs procedures, warehouse availability, cut-off times and routing options change over time. Our service team verifies these items before final quotation and dispatch.