Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP)
San Luis Potosí, MX 🇲🇽 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
MMSP
IATA
SLP
Elevation
6035 ft
Region
MX-SLP
Local Time
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GPS Code: MMSP
Local Code: Not available
Location: 22.254299° N, -100.931° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Estafeta
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (MMSP (SLP)) in San Luis Potosí, MX, generally offers a small and easy-to-navigate experience for travelers. While some aspects of customer service and amenities receive mixed reviews, the airport serves as a vital hub for both passenger and cargo traffic, with recent data indicating a 2.66% year-over-year increase in passenger traffic in 2024.
What Travelers Love
- Easy Navigation: Travelers frequently highlight the airport's small size, making it easy to navigate upon arrival and departure.
- Friendly Arrival Experience (Inconsistent): Some past travelers have reported friendly immigration officials and helpful staff, particularly upon arrival.
- Efficient Baggage Claim (Older Reviews): Older reviews mention quick baggage delivery.
- Good Transportation Connections: There are multiple reliable transportation options to the city center, including taxis, shuttle services, ADO Bus, and private transfer services, with travel times ranging from 20-45 minutes.
- OMA Premium Lounge: The airport features an OMA Premium Lounge offering a modern and tranquil environment with an open buffet of premium snacks, alcoholic beverages, and complimentary fast Wi-Fi.
Common Complaints
- Inconsistent Immigration and Customs Experience: Some travelers have reported rude and unhelpful immigration and customs staff, particularly when dealing with permit questions or physical address requirements.
- Limited Terminal Facilities and Amenities: Reviews indicate that terminal facilities are not highly rated (65% on Flightradar24), with food and retail services, as well as Wi-Fi, also receiving lower satisfaction scores (59%).
- Lack of Recent Security Wait Time Data: Specific recent data on security wait times for MMSP (SLP) is not readily available in traveler reviews, making it difficult to assess this aspect of the experience.
Overall, Ponciano Arriaga International Airport is a functional, albeit compact, airport with strong transportation links to San Luis Potosí. While the general efficiency and ease of navigation are appreciated, the airport could benefit from more consistent customer service in immigration and an expansion or improvement of its food, retail, and Wi-Fi offerings to enhance the overall traveler experience.
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Airport Routes
Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) offers 19 flight routes operated by 9 airlines. Major carriers include Armenia Airways, Rafilher, Aeroméxico Connect and others. Popular destinations from San Luis Potosí include Houston Bush Int'ctl, Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l, General Mariano Escobedo Int'l, Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Houston Bush Int'ctl (IAH) 3
- Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l (MEX) 2
- General Mariano Escobedo Int'l (MTY) 2
- Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport (NLU) 2
- Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW) 2
- San Antonio Intl (SAT) 1
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l (TIJ) 1
- Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) 1
- Cancun Int'l (CUN) 1
- Dallas Love Fld (DAL) 1
- Laredo Intl (LRD) 1
- Opa-locka Executive (OPF) 1
Newly Discovered
- General Mariano Escobedo Int'l (MTY) new
- Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l (MEX) new
- San Antonio Intl (SAT) new
- Houston Bush Int'ctl (IAH) new
- Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW) new
- Cancun Int'l (CUN) new
- Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport (NLU) new
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l (TIJ) new
- Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) new
- Opa-locka Executive (OPF) new
- Dallas Love Fld (DAL) new
- Pittsburgh Intl (PIT) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Ponciano Arriaga International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Armenia Airways
AMW
/ 6A
|
2 | 212 | 2 | Feb 3, 2026 |
|
Rafilher
RFD
/ ZV
|
2 | 207 | 2 | Feb 3, 2026 |
|
Aeroméxico Connect
SLI
/ 5D
|
2 | 186 | 2 | Feb 3, 2026 |
Volaris
VOI
/ Y4
|
5 | 110 | 5 | Feb 3, 2026 |
American Airlines
AAL
/ AA
|
1 | 92 | 1 | Feb 3, 2026 |
SkyWest
SKW
/ OO
|
1 | 92 | 1 | Feb 3, 2026 |
AeroMéxico
AMX
/ AM
|
1 | 47 | 1 | Feb 3, 2026 |
United
UAL
/ UA
|
1 | 19 | 1 | Jan 1, 2026 |
|
Jet Linx
JTL
/ JL
|
1 | 1 | 1 | Nov 9, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
04/22 |
3259 ft | 98 ft | ASP | Active |
14/32 |
9867 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | POTOSI APP/TWR | 118.9 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Authorized airport taxis are the most common option. To use them, you must first purchase a pre-paid ticket from an official kiosk inside the arrivals hall. Fares are fixed based on zones. This is the safest and most regulated method. Ride-sharing services like Uber and DiDi may also operate in the area, but their pickup locations can be less defined than the official taxi stand.
Rental Cars
Several major car rental companies have service desks located directly in the arrivals terminal. Agencies available on-site typically include Hertz, Avis, Europcar, National, and Sixt. It is advisable to reserve a vehicle in advance online for better rates and to guarantee availability. The car pickup area is a short walk from the terminal building.
Public Transportation
There is no direct public city bus route that serves the airport. The most economical alternative to a private taxi is a shared-ride shuttle van, or 'colectivo'. These shuttles transport multiple passengers to various destinations within the city and can be booked at a counter in the arrivals hall. For long-distance bus travel, you must take a taxi or shuttle to the main bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre Potosina) located in the city.
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