Aeropuerto Internacional Playa de Oro (ZLO)

Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO), designated MMZO, operates as the primary aviation gateway to Mexico's Pacific coast destinations of Manzanillo and the broader Colima state region, positioned at coordinates 19.144°N, -104.558°W at an elevation of 131 feet above mean sea level approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Manzanillo's resort zones. Managed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP), this strategically important coastal facility serves as Mexico's connection point to the tourism-focused Golden Beach corridor and supports both leisure travel and commercial activities associated with the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico's busiest Pacific seaport. The airport handled 208,400 passengers in 2024, featuring seasonal traffic patterns that peak during North American winter months when tourists escape to Colima's year-round tropical climate. The airport operates through a single-terminal configuration designed to efficiently manage both domestic and international operations within a compact footprint appropriate for the regional scale of operations. The terminal building features streamlined passenger processing areas with clearly separated domestic and international zones, immigration and customs facilities for international arrivals, and four aircraft gates supporting operations for five airlines including Aeroméxico Connect providing Mexico City connectivity, Volaris offering domestic routes, and seasonal international carriers including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United, and WestJet serving Los Angeles, Calgary, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Phoenix primarily during peak tourism months. Terminal amenities emphasize functionality and passenger comfort appropriate for a Pacific coast resort destination, featuring dining options including restaurants and cafes serving both Mexican cuisine and international fare, retail shops offering local crafts and travel necessities, and basic passenger services including comfortable seating areas, charging stations, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Ground transportation coordination includes taxi services, rental car facilities, hotel shuttle connections, and bus services linking the airport to Manzanillo's various resort areas, downtown districts, and surrounding coastal destinations throughout Colima state. The facility provides essential services including currency exchange, ATMs, medical assistance, and information desks staffed to assist international visitors navigating Mexico's Pacific coast region.