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San Quintín Military Airstrip (SNQ)

San Quintín, Mexico · small airport · 30.529° -115.946° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeSNQ
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameSan Quintín Military Airstrip
MunicipalitySan Quintín
CountryMexico
ContinentNA
Latitude30.529° N
Longitude-115.946° W
Elevation68 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMexico
ISO Code
RegionSan Quintín
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-6
DST OffsetUTC-5
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: December – April
Dry season, avoids hurricane months (Jun–Nov)
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Dry: Dec–AprWet: May–Nov

✈ Airlines Serving SNQ

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (30.5°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

San Quintín Military Airstrip (IATA: SNQ) is a small airfield in the San Quintín area of Baja California, Mexico, near the Pacific coast. It primarily supports military and official aviation operations rather than scheduled commercial service. Its location along the Baja peninsula makes it a minor staging point for regional military and emergency flights.

💡 Local Tip
Morning marine layer and strong afternoon coastal winds are common here; local pilots often plan arrivals after the fog clears but before wind gusts peak.
🚖 Getting There

The airstrip is reached by road from San Quintín, using Mexico Federal Highway 1 (Carretera Transpeninsular) and local access roads. There is no regular public transport to the field, so arrange a taxi, rental car, or pre-booked shuttle from San Quintín or Ensenada. Allow extra time for rural road conditions and possible military checkpoints.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is San Quintín Military Airstrip open to commercial passenger flights?
A: No. It is a small military airstrip and does not handle scheduled commercial airline service.

Q: What is the airport's IATA code?
A: SNQ.

Q: Can private pilots land there?
A: Access is generally restricted to military and authorized operations; private pilots should confirm permission with Mexican aviation or military authorities before planning a landing.

Q: What facilities are available at the airstrip?
A: Facilities are limited and geared toward military use; do not expect a commercial terminal, regular fuel services, or passenger amenities.
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