MX-0971
General Rafael Buelna Tenorio Heliport
Mocorito, SinaloaElevation 256 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
Displaced threshold579 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2R)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
General Rafael Buelna Tenorio Heliport is in Mocorito, Sinaloa. Field elevation 256 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeHeliport
ManagerPATRIC WELLS
Manager phone812-934-7593
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700 LOCAL
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-0971
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)TERRE HAUTE
RegionSinaloa
CountryMexico
Coordinates25.4860, -107.9262
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.725
UNICOM122.725
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.725
CTAF
CTAF
122.725
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›BLAST FENCE 10 FT FM RWY END; ROAD 25 FT FM RWY END; CROPS 60 FT FM RWY END.
›ACTVT HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
›FOR CD CTC CINCINNATI APCH AT 859-372-6440
›LNDG FAC IS FQTLY USED FOR MED AMBULANCE PURPOSES.
›APCH RATIO 17:1 TO DTHR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-0971 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-0971 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-0971 have a TAF?
When MX-0971 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MX-0971?
MX-0971 sits at 256 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-0971?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.