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#13 10/05/10 06:20 PM
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We were notified today by Rusty Hensen that the San Miguel de Allende airport is almost ready to be officially re-opened. Rusty and a team of other pilots and local businessmen have worked diligently to convince the state and local government as well as local businesses to invest in the airport to provide it with a suitable runway, ramp area and fencing.

Having an airport in San Miguel de Allende will allow visiting pilots the opportunity to visit this magical town without long commutes from other airports further away.


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Excellent. As a frequent visitor I really see the need for a local airport.
When is it estimated to be complete? Will you (Rick) post updates?

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The San Miguel de Allende airport is now OPEN.
N20 de 54' 31" W 100 deg 42' 13"
Elevation 6,681 MSL
CTAF 122.5

RWY 09/27
Rwy 09 Landing 2,810 feet available (displaced threshold, tall ppower lines on approach)
Rwy 09 Takeoff 4,428 feet (6 foot fence at departure end of runway)
Rwy 27 Landing 4,428 feet (6 foot fence at runway threshold)
Rwy 27 Takeoff 4,428 feet (Beware tall power lines)

Avoid flying over the populated area of San Miguel below 8,000 MSL (approx 1,500 AGL)


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Rick #54 12/04/10 12:23 PM
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Rick,
Yea!
Do you have contact information you could post? Hangers? Security? Fuel?
Thanks


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Hi Kipp! Yes, you can download information from their website at:

www.amigosdelaaviacion.com

or call Rusty Henson at 011-52-114-4483 or 011-52-415-152-3778. If you have any problems, let us know.


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Thank you.


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Just got back from a trip to the airport at San Miguel (XSMA). The runway is in good condition and security seems good.

One should do their home work and study the photos, topography and vertical obstructions prior to landing there. It is very doable. I'll be back.

Rusty Henson was very helpful in providing information about the airport.


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I traveled to Mexico at the first of November and found the San Miguel (XSMA) airport was closed due to construction. Any news of anticipated completion time?


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Hi Kipp, we will call Ruty and get an update. It appears that they are really investing in the airport which is a great thing for general aviation and for San Miguel de Allende.


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Rusty Henson, who is the driving force behind the San Miguel Airport, has informed us that the airport should re-open mid-December if everything procedes on schedule.


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