Irapuato Air Force Station
Irapuato Air Force Station is an active military air base in Mexico, operated by the Mexican Air Force. It has 5 runways (longest 1,768 m). Home to the 8th Armored Reconnaissance Regiment, the 12th Military Police Brigade, the 34th Battalion of the National Guard.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| Location | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Mexican Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
8th Armored Reconnaissance Regiment12th Military Police Brigade34th Battalion of the National Guard
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| Coordinates | 20.6556°N, -101.3753°E |
| Elevation | 1,734 m (5,689 ft) |
| Runways |
03/21 · 1,768 m (5,801 ft) · AsphaltH1 · AsphaltH2 · AsphaltH3 · AsphaltH4-GN · Asphalt
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| Website | www.gob.mx/defensa/acciones-y-programas/regiones-militares |
Description
Irapuato 6th Air Force Station is a Mexican military airfield located east of Irapuato, Guanajuato. The facility is situated within the 12th Military Zone of the Mexican Army, an installation encompassing 865 acres. This military zone hosts the 8th Armored Reconnaissance Regiment, the 12th Military Police Brigade, and the 34th Battalion of the National Guard.
Infrastructure at the station includes an aviation apron measuring 26,910 square meters. The apron is marked with three 70-foot-diameter helipads. The National Guard Territorial Coordination facilities contain an additional helipad with a 130-foot diameter. The airfield runway is configured with turning circles at both ends.
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations and lengths restructured into per-runway records
- APR 102026 Created Page created: Irapuato Air Force Station