Punta Chivato Airport (PCV)

Punta Chivato Airport (PCV) is a private domestic aviation facility located in the municipality of Mulegé in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The airport functions as a basic regional airstrip and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It serves as a vital infrastructure link for the surrounding private residential community and the guests of the Hotel Punta Chivato, situated along the scenic coastline of the Sea of Cortez. Facilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its status as an uncontrolled private landing ground rather than a commercial transport hub. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or public restrooms, and the area lacks standard passenger lounges or Wi-Fi services. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to coordinate all logistical needs, including food, water, and ground transportation, through local private contacts or resort management prior to arrival. The airfield features two unpaved dirt and gravel runways, with the primary strip (13/31) measuring approximately 4,088 feet in length. Operations are restricted to daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), as the facility is not equipped with nighttime runway lighting or modern instrument approach systems. Ground transportation is informal, with visitors typically utilizing pre-arranged private vehicle pickups or hotel-provided shuttles to reach the nearby coastal destinations, which are located about 30 miles (48 km) north of the town of Mulegé.