Flying Into San Carlos, Mexico

If you’re coming from the United States you must first check into Mexico through a port of entry (any International Airport – Guaymas, Hermosillo, Nogales, or Tijuana), and follow the proper protocol with customs and immigration. Here you will submit payment for your Single Flight Permit or Multiple Entry Permit that will allow you to fly in Mexico airspace.

After you clear through an international port of entry (or once you are in a Mexican territory airfield), you will need to file a flight plan to San Carlos “LEO" Airpark, identifier "BLB" with Aerodrome Reference Point:

27º 59’ 19.97" N, 111º 02’ 21.04" W, ELEV. 49 MTS.

As you are approaching San Carlos you will need to contact Guaymas Control Tower at 118.60 Mhz for traffic information. Then, after Guaymas clearance you need to contact the San Carlos Airpark at air frequency 123.45 Mhz for any kind of information regarding your arrival (other than ATC instructions).

Fly over the station and proceed on the international non-controlled airfield approaching path to land at the Airpark.

As soon as you land, clear the runway to the aircraft parking ramp on the south-east side of the runway. Ground personnel will be available to assign you a tie down position.

Park you airplane, tie-down, and be sure everything is set, then proceed to the Airpark office to close your flight plan. Please have all documents ready to show Airpark attendant, including your Single Flight Permit or Multiple Entry Permit.

Prior to departure you must file a flight plan at the Airpark office. After take-off and as soon as you can, check with Guaymas Tower Control for traffic information.

Remember, when you’re flying out of Mexico (to the Unites States) you need to check-out through an international airport, most commonly same as listed above.