# Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL)

> Culiacán, MX · IATA: CUL · ICAO: MMCL · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `CUL` |
| ICAO | `MMCL` |
| City | Culiacán |
| Country | MX |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 24.76504, -107.47523 |

## Description

Sinaloa is the agricultural powerhouse of Mexico, and its produce shapes the freight profile of Culiacán's Bachigualato Federal International Airport (IATA: CUL). Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA), the airport has a dedicated Estafeta Carga Aérea cargo terminal that clears shipments away from the passenger building. Scheduled freight is flown by operators including Aeronaves TSM and Estafeta. As the main gateway to Sinaloa, CUL also serves the busy air corridor to the Baja California peninsula. Terminal and apron expansions are sized for rising passenger and cargo volumes.

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