Medium airport · Ensenada, Mexico
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base
3 for the Mexican Air Force, it serves not only as a military facility but also facilitates commuter flights within the Baja California peninsula and supports general aviation activities for Ensenada. Its IATA code is ESE. Its ICAO code is MMES. It has 1 runway, longest 4,892 ft (ASP). Elevation 66 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ensenada, Mexico |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ESE |
| ICAO code | MMES |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,892 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 66 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.7945° N, 116.6024° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base is known for
3 for the Mexican Air Force, it serves not only as a military facility but also facilitates commuter flights within the Baja California peninsula and supports general aviation activities for Ensenada.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Constitution 1857 National Park · Mexico · 34.0 miles away
- Border Field State Park · United States · 59.5 miles away
- Cabrillo National Monument · United States · 71.2 miles away
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park · United States · 74.9 miles away
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park · United States · 78.7 miles away
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve · United States · 86.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base?
3 for the Mexican Air Force, it serves not only as a military facility but also facilitates commuter flights within the Baja California peninsula and supports general aviation activities for Ensenada.
What is the airport code for Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base?
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base — its IATA code is ESE and its ICAO code is MMES.
Where is Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base located?
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base serves Ensenada, Mexico. Its coordinates are 31.7945° N, 116.6024° W.
How high is Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base?
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base sits at 66 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4709
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensenada_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.


