General Francisco Mujica International Airport, – MLM
Morelia International Airport, or much better known as the General Francisco Mujica International Airport, is a public international airport operated by GrupoAeroportuariodelPacífico. This international airport is located in the town of Álvaro Obregón, near the city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. The airfield was named in honor of Francisco José Múgica, who was a former governor of the state of Michoacán. General Francisco Mujica International Airport is, by far, the biggest among its kind in the entire state. Its assigned IATA code is MLM, while its assigned ICAO code is MMMM.
Best Time to Visit
The General Francisco Mujica International Airport was officially opened in 1984 and originally offered daily flights to Mexico City via a DC-9 plane. It immediately became one of the fastest-growing aerodromes in entire Mexico until it became an international airport. Currently, five airlines connect General Francisco Mujica International Airport to various parts of Mexico and the US, with its shortest route being Mexico City-Morelia and longest route being Chicago-Morelia. The airfield accommodated over 720,000 passengers in 2018 alone, ranking it as the 28th busiest in the country. Three of the best towns to visit in the area include Morelia, Tarimbaro, and Huandacareo.
What to Do & Area Attractions
About around 12-13 miles away from the airport, you can stay at the Turotel Morelia or the nearby Hotel & Suites Villa Del Sol, both of which are within a short distance to the city landmarks. The 4-star Hotel Horizon and Convention Center is also just nearby.
Visitors can also fly to Michoacán through the Licenciado y Gen. Ignacio López Rayón International Airport (UPN).
