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Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport

Celaya, Mexico

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Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport

Celaya, Mexico
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5709 ft
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Guanajuato's regional gateway serving the Bajío corridor.

Location
Celaya, Mexico
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (IATA: CYW, ICAO: MMCY) is a small domestic airport located in Celaya, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves the Celaya metropolitan area and the broader Bajío industrial region, providing regional air connectivity to passengers and cargo operations. The airport is named in honor of Captain Rogelio Castillo, reflecting the Mexican tradition of naming airports after notable aviation figures. It operates primarily as a general aviation and limited commercial facility, with commercial scheduled services being relatively modest compared to larger regional airports such as Del Bajío International Airport in León. Given its proximity to Del Bajío International Airport, which handles the bulk of commercial traffic for the Guanajuato region, Captain Rogelio Castillo Airport functions largely as a secondary facility serving charter, private, and light commercial operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road from central Celaya, with taxi and private vehicle being the primary ground transport options.
Airlines here
Scheduled commercial airline service is minimal, with the airport primarily supporting general aviation and charter operations rather than major carriers.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Captain Rogelio Castillo, honoring a figure in Mexican aviation history.
  • ›Located in Celaya, Guanajuato, within the industrialized Bajío region of central Mexico.
  • ›Del Bajío International Airport in León handles most commercial traffic for the Guanajuato state.
  • ›The airport primarily serves general aviation, charter flights, and light commercial operations.
  • ›ICAO designator MMCY places it within Mexico's MM airspace classification.
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Gateway to the Bajío heartland where industry meets colonial heritage

Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport serves Celaya, a major industrial and agricultural city in Guanajuato state, central Mexico. Named after a local military aviator, the airport plays a modest regional role connecting the Bajío corridor to domestic destinations. Its relatively small scale reflects Celaya's status as a secondary hub complementing nearby León's Del Bajío International Airport.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi and sitio taxi services available at the terminal exit
  • Ride-hailing apps (Uber, InDriver) operate in Celaya
  • Local bus routes connect the airport area to the city center
  • Car rental counters available at or near the terminal
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Celaya Plaza
  • Holiday Inn Express Celaya
  • Fiesta Inn Celaya
  • Hotel Real de Minas Celaya
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small café or snack bar given the airport's compact size. The city of Celaya itself is renowned for its cajeta (goat milk caramel), and numerous restaurants and street food stalls along Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos offer regional Bajío cuisine. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport if seeking a full meal.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as check-in counters may have limited staffing windows.
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline, as operations can be seasonal or subject to change.
  • Currency exchange facilities may be absent; carry Mexican pesos for taxis and small purchases.
  • Celaya's city center is roughly 10–15 minutes by taxi from the airport under normal traffic conditions.

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Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
Encyclopaedia

Celaya National Airport ; officially Aeropuerto Nacional Capitán Rogelio Castillo (Capitán Rogelio Castillo National Airport) is a small airport located in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. It handles domestic air traffic and supports flight training and general aviation activities. The airport does not provide scheduled passenger public services. The nearest airport that serves commercial flights is León/Bajío International Airport. It is operated by Patronato del Aeropuerto de Celaya.

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