CUL Airport (Bachigualato Federal International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Tomatoes, peppers, other vegetables and seafood from Sinaloa — Mexico's leading farm state — set the freight rhythm at Bachigualato Federal International Airport (IATA: CUL, ICAO: MMCL) in Culiacán. The airport handled about 2.16 million passengers in 2025, ranking twelfth in Mexico, and is run by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA), in which France's VINCI Airports holds a stake. Its single runway measures 2,300 by 45 metres with capacity for roughly 20 movements in a peak hour, and the passenger terminal covers some 11,250 m². Estafeta Carga Aérea provides cargo services at the field and Swissport handles ground operations, with customs clearance available at the main terminal. Long-haul all-cargo services are not confirmed, so intercontinental shipments are normally consolidated through Mexico City (MEX) or Guadalajara (GDL), while much of the US-bound produce still moves by truck via the Nogales, Arizona crossing. CUL is also the main gateway to Sinaloa and feeds the busy corridor to the Baja California peninsula, whose belly capacity matters for chilled goods. Shippers of reefer or pharma consignments should secure space early during the November-to-May harvest peak.

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What is the IATA code of Bachigualato Federal International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Bachigualato Federal International Airport is CUL. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Bachigualato Federal International Airport located?▼

Bachigualato Federal International Airport is located in Culiacán, MX.

What is the ICAO code of Bachigualato Federal International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Bachigualato Federal International Airport is MMCL. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Bachigualato Federal International Airport?▼

Bachigualato Federal International Airport is at an elevation of 33 meters (108 ft) above sea level.

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