Guadalajara International.
Private aviation guide to Guadalajara International: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- MMGL
- IATA
- GDL
- Serves
- Guadalajara
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from GDL.
Guadalajara International (MMGL) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Guadalajara.
Guadalajara serves Mexico's second city and the Tequila region, and since spring 2026 it has a dedicated business aviation terminal run by Universal Aviation.
Customs and immigration are cleared inside the new terminal, so private passengers no longer pass through the airline buildings.
Flights are operated by AFAC-licensed air taxi operators.
Guadalajara International at a glance.
| MMGL | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 11R/29L, 13,140 ft (4,005 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry, with customs and immigration inside the Universal Aviation FBO |
| Distance | About 18 km (11 miles) south-southeast of central Guadalajara |
| Private terminals | Universal Aviation FBO and general aviation terminal, inaugurated in April 2026 with a hangar for aircraft up to a BBJ |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, MMGL; New Guadalajara FBO opens April 2026, Universal Aviation; Universal Aviation inaugurates Guadalajara FBO, Business Airport International. Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From GDL by private jet.
- Distance
- 110 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 34m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 176 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 43m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 176 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 43m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 204 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 47m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 223 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 50m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 229 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 51m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Guadalajara International?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Guadalajara International?+
The longest runway is 11R/29L, 13,140 ft (4,005 m).
Does Guadalajara International have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at GDL?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from GDL today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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