MX-0986
Destiladeras Cabo Este Heliport
Los Cabos, Baja California SurElevation 109 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18190°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 3610°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
11/29
RWY 11126°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29306°T
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
Destiladeras Cabo Este Heliport is in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. Field elevation 109 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeHeliport
ManagerDAN POWERS
Manager phone(308) 991-3641
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-0986
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBUS
RegionBaja California Sur
CountryMexico
Coordinates23.1634, -109.4916
Distance from city2 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
›AIRCRAFT RENTALS FROM INSTRUCTORS ONLY
›AVIATORS BREATHING OXYGEN 2000 PSI - BOTTLES CAN BE TOPPED OFF
›CALL FOR JET A SERVICE. FOR SERVICE AND ATTENDANT AFTER HOURS CALL 308-995-7895. IF NO ANSWER, CALL 308-991-5803.
›100LL 24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL VIA CREDIT CARD SYSTEM.
›RWY 18 CNTR PIVOTS ROTN THRU APCH CAN CREATE SLOPE AS LOW AS 15:1 DURG IRRIGATION SEASON.
›MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL & PAPI RWYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
›RWY 18 CTLG OBSTN CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATOR ROTATES THROUGH APCH DURING IRRIGATION SEASON
›RWY 11 /29 MKD; BOUNDARY CONES ON RWY ENDS.
›S 3100 FT & CENTER 50 FT ASPH.
›DOROTHY ANDERSON CHAIRMAN.
›RWY 18 DSGND CALM WND RWY.
›RWY 11/29 NOT PLOWED WINT MONTHS.
›EXTENSIVE CROP SPRAYING OPNS INVOF ARPT APR THRU AUG.
›WATERFOWL INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-0986 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-0986 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-0986 have a TAF?
When MX-0986 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-0986?
MX-0986 sits at 109 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-0986?
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.