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H. O. No. 193
NAVAL AIR PILOT

MEXICO
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H. 0. No. 193
NAVAL AIR PILOT

MEXICO
CORRECTED TO MAY 1, 1933

NOTICE TO AVIATORS, No. 9, 1933
ISSUED BY THE HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE UNDER THE

AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON : 1933
For sale by the Hydrographic Office, Washington, D. C. Price 60 cents

NOTICE
ADDITIONS AND CHANGES
This publication is corrected from information re

ceived in the Hydrographic Office up to the date noted
on the title page.
Additions and changes will be published in the
Notice to Aviators issued semimonthly.
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GULF OF MEXICO
HONDURAS,
PREFACE
Hydrographic Office Publication No. 193—The Naval Air Pilot
of Central America and Mexico—is designed to furnish, in a con
venient form to pilots, information of assistance in the navigation of
aircraft, especially when on extended flights. The publication is
divided into separate sections; each section, covering a country, con
tains information on aircraft facilities and such other specific data as
are considered of value.
This section covering Mexico is divided in two parts :
Part I contains general information concerning routes, dis
tances, regulations, etc.
Part II contains detailed information of seaplane anchor
ages and landing fields.
The geographical positions (coordinates) which are given through
out the book are approximate only.
Distances are expressed in nautical miles, 1 mile equaling 1 minute
of latitude, or approximately 2,000 yards. For approximate calcula
tion, to obtain statute miles multiply the number of nautical miles
by 1.15.
The value of this publication depends mainly upon the reports of
aviators and others having knowledge of the routes and places cov
ered. Every opportunity should be taken to check and add to the
information contained in this book; aviators and others are requested
to notify the United States Hydrographic Office, Navy Depart
ment, Washington, D. C, or one of the branch offices, of any errors
they may discover, or of additional matter which they think should be
inserted.
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CONTENTS
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Index chart Facing 11
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GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING ROUTES, DIS
TANCES, REGULATIONS, ETC.
General features of Mexico 1
Mountains 1
Lakes and rivers 2
Communications 2
Airway radio stations in Mexico maintained by the Pan American
Airways (Inc.) 2
Government radio stations which transmit routine weather bulletins. . 2
Government radio stations open to the public 2
Procedure governing obtaining of permission to fly in foreign countries
for American airmen 2
Flights 2
Submission of information 3
Time requirements 4
Conditions governing flights over Mexico of American Government air
planes 4
Air traffic regulations 4
Pertinent extracts from the regulations pertaining to air navigation in
Mexico 5
Flights 5
Airports 6
Time... 6
Aircraft distress signals 6
Storm and wind signals 7
Night signals.. . ... 7
Symbols Facing 8
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DETAILED INFORMATION ON SEAPLANE ANCHORAGES
AND LANDING FIELDS
Anchorages and landing fields 11-89
Branch hydrographic offices 90
Route chart . Facing 90
Index 95
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Part I
GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING ROUTES,
DISTANCES, REGULATIONS, ETC.
NAVAL AIE PILOT
MEXICO
GENERAL FEATURES OF MEXICO
The Republic of Mexico has an extensive seaboard, both on the

Gulf and Pacific. Its area is about 767,198 square miles, the surface
consisting of an immense tableland, which commences in the United
States, as far north as Colorado, and gradually rises from 3,700 feet
at El Paso, on the northern frontier, to over 8,100 feet at Marquez,
76 miles northward of Mexico City; and a mean elevation, nearly as
great, is maintained in all the south-central plateau.
MOUNTAINS
The mountain ranges consist of two marginal chains known as the

Sierra Madre Occidental, on the west, the Sierra Madre Oriental, on
the east, and a broken chain of transverse ranges and ridges between
latitudes 18° and 20°, known as the Cordillera de Anahuac. The
principal peaks with their approximate elevations are:
Approxi
Name State mate eleva
tion
Pert
Nevado de Colima Jalisco.
do. 14, 363
Volcan de Colima 12, 750
Cerro del Pimal do. 11,319
Cerro del Leone Oaxaca.
do. 10, 299
Zempoaltepec 11, 139
Orizaba (Citlaltepetl) Puebla. 18, 546
Popocatepetl (Smoking Mountain). do. 17, 843
Iztaccihuatl (White Woman) do. 17, 323
Cofre de Perote (Nanchampapetl) . Vera Cruz 13, 419
San Martin (Tuxtla) do 9,708
Malinclie (Malintzin) Tlazcala 14, 639
Nevado de Toluca Mexico . 15, 168
Tancitaro Michoacan 13, 661
Tacana Chiapas 14, 000
Calamahue (Santa Catalina) Lower California- 10, 122
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LAKES AND RIVERS
The rivers of the Pacific coast have no navigable channels worth

mentioning, but many on the Gulf coast are navigable for considerable
distances.
The lakes are few in number and may be divided into two classes,
those of the plateau region and the lagoons on the coast.
COMMUNICATIONS
AIRWAY RADIO STATIONS IN MEXICO MAINTAINED BY THE
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS (INC.)
Carmen (XA18) San Geronimo (XA21)

Cozumel Island (XA20) Tampico (XAll)
Merida (XA19) Tapachula (XA22)
Mexico City (XA13) Vera Cruz (XA15)
Minatitlan (XA16) Villahermosa (XA17).
GOVERNMENT RADIO STATIONS WHICH TRANSMIT ROUTINE
WEATHER BULLETINS
Tampico (XAJ)
Guadalajara de Jalisco (XDF)
Mexico City—Chapultepec (XDA)
Vera Cruz (XAA)
Villahermosa de Tabasco (XAP)
Cozumel Island (XAL)
Payo Obispo (XAC)
GOVERNMENT RADIO STATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBUC
Acapulco (XAK) Mujeres Island (XAS)

Carmen (XAQ) Navojoa (XAR)
Cozumel Island (XAL) Payo Obispo (XAC)
Guadalajara de Jalisco (XDF) La Paz (XAF)
Hermosillo (XAH) Salina Cruz (XAN)
Maria Madre Island (XAO) Santa Rosalia (XAG)
Mazatlan (XAE) Tampico (XAJ)
Merida (XAM) Torreon (XDC)
Mexico City—Chapultepec Tuxpam (XAI)
(XDA) (XDJ)
Mexican■ Vera Cruz (XAA)
Villahermosa (XAP)
PROCEDURE GOVERNING OBTAINING OF PERMISSION TO FLY

IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES FOR AMERICAN AIRMEN
FLIGHTS
Requests for permission to make flights in foreign countries should

be addressed to the Aeronautics Branch, Department of Commerce,
Washington, D.C., with the required information, as outlined below,
in order that that department may be in a position to examine the
requests and, if approved, to forward them to the Department of
State for appropriate action.
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Permission for American airmen to fly airplanes of United States
registry is, in the majority of foreign countries, obtained by the
Department of State from the governments concerned through the
appropriate American diplomatic missions abroad. In cases where
some other procedure is required in order to make flights abroad the
Department of State will inform prospective fliers of the steps to be
taken.
SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION
Before permissions can be obtained the following information,

together with the approval of the Department of Commerce of the
equipment and personnel, is required :
1. Name of flyer with his pilot's license number.
2. Names of crew and passengers.
3. Type of plane.
4. Type of motor.
5. United States license number of plane.
6. Itinerary, indicating point of entry into and departure from
each country, general route to be followed, places where
stops will be made, with dates estimated as closely as possible.
7. Apparatus carried; that is, cameras, firearms, radio, with call
number, etc.
8. Purpose of flight and names of its financial sponsors, as well as
of owners of plane.
The obtaining of permission to make flights in foreign countries
will, in general, be facilitated if the Department of State can be assured
that any cameras or firearms carried will be sealed. Even though
under seal, a special permit in addition to the flight permission is
required by some countries when cameras or firearms are carried.
For this reason permissions can be obtained still more expeditiously if a
statement is included in the application that such articles will not be
carried.
Certain countries require an assurance that full liability insurance
is carried or in lieu thereof a statement that the flier is prepared to
make a deposit to cover liability.
Permission may be expedited by the use of the telegraph when
specifically requested. In order to cover the cost of telegrams sent
in obtaining foreign flight permissions the Department of State
requires a deposit in advance to cover expenditures made on behalf of
applicants. The size of these deposits varies according to the amount
of telegraphing to be done. One hundred dollars is the deposit
required unless otherwise specified. An adjustment of the account in
favor of the flier or of the department, as circumstances may demand,
is made at the termination of the flight. Checks should be made
payable to the disbursing officer, Department of State.
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TIME REQUIRED
The amount of time required to obtain replies to requests for

flight permission varies according to the countries concerned. It
may in general be said, however, that when a considerable number
of countries are to be visited and permission is requested by telegraph,
the required information outlined above should be submitted not less
than six weeks in advance of the proposed flight. When the applicant
desires permissions to be obtained by the Department of State by
mail rather than by telegraph, delays frequently occur due to slower
communications and for other reasons which have in some instances
caused permissions not to be received for several months. Such
applications should therefore be filed far enough in advance of the
flight to allow for similar delays.
Strict adherence to all the rules and regulations established by the
respective nations with regard to flights by foreign aircraft over their
domains should be observed by American airmen in order to avoid
delays and interruptions to their schedules as well as to preclude the
possibility of difficulties with the authorities of foreign countries
visited by such airmen. In this connection special attention is
called to the fact that forbidden or military zones must be avoided
and, in general, approved air routes followed. For these reasons
American airmen contemplating flights in foreign countries should
obtain authentic information in regard to the air regulations of for
eign countries before undertaking their trips.
The conditions for entrance into foreign countries given herein are
such as are believed to be generally applicable. No definite assur
ances can be given, however, that in individual cases the governments
of the countries to be visited will not require additional information
before passing on requests for permission to make flights in those
countries.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING FLIGHTS OVER MEXICO OF
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AIRPLANES
AIR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
The following conditions govern nights over Mexico of American

Government airplanes:
(a) That due notice be given to the foreign office before each
flight.
(b) That identification be given of each plane and the crew
thereof.
(c) That the route followed be Matamoros, Tampico, Tejeria,
and Tapachula.
Permission to land is granted only in case of force majeure and
not in the customary manner at landings along the route.
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At least 10 days' notice to be given to foreign office before
plane reaches Mexican territory.
Numbers of planes and names of crews to be given. By
"force majeure" is understood climatic conditions, insuf
ficient fuel, or mechanical trouble, any of which might be
of such a character as to render impossible the continuance
of a nonstop flight over Mexican territory.
PERTINENT EXTRACTS FROM THE REGULATIONS

PERTAINING TO AIR NAVIGATION
IN MEXICO
FLIGHTS
In order to fly, land, or alight on the water within the boundaries

of Mexico, foreign planes require a previous authorization from the
Mexican Government granted by the secretary of communications
and public works.
Foreign planes with a license to fly, land on national territory, or
territorial seas, should have the license which the laws of their country
require, in its appropriate form, and should comply strictly with the
requisites those laws state.
Planes belonging to countries with which special treaties of aero
navigation have been made are exceptions to the above article, and
those planes shall be ruled by the terms of these treaties.
The pilot and other members of the crew of foreign planes traveling
through national territory by virtue of their special authorization,
and are forced to land, or land on water within the boundaries of the
country, will be held responsible for the violation of any Mexican
laws. The pilot, or the officer next in rank, shall notify the nearest
office of the secretary of communications, or, in case there is none, he
shall notify the municipality in which he is.
To enter or leave the country, all airplanes shall use, upon leaving
or landing, the airport authorized by the secretary of communica
tions.
In case of a forced landing, the pilot shall go to the nearest port
in order to comply with that stated in these regulations.
The regulations relative to the general safety, lights, and sig
nals, and transit shall be observed by all the crew of all classes of
airplanes.
A plane shall not be allowed to fly over national territory or national
waters until its safety has been certified in the manner set forth by this
law and its regulations.
Pilots who conduct passengers shall carry commercial licenses and,
moreover, comply with the regulations established on safety and
periodic inspection. This applies to the rest of the crew. Each
airplane shall carry the prescribed certificates in regard to safety.
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Every plane is absolutely prohibited to:
1. Fly at a height less than 1,640 feet over any inhabited place.
2. Fly over places which are marked as prohibited zones in the
regulations of the law, or any later regulations.
3. Make acrobatic flights or exhibitions over any inhabited
place at a height of less than 1,640 feet.
4. Drop, during flight, any object that might cause harm or
annoyance to persons or property, in violation of this law.
All airplanes with a capacity for 10 or more passengers shall have
among its crew a copilot, who shall have a commercial license issued
by the secretary of communications.
All airplanes with a capacity for more then 20 passengers, for the
purpose of sea trips, shall have among its crew an air navigator author
ized by the secretary of communications.
All flights which take place between points situated within the
national territory are similar, for all legal purposes, to that of coast
wise cabotage.
AIRPORTS
The secretary of communications, in accordance with the military,

customs, health, immigration and police, etc., authorities, shall
designate the ports at which these authorities shall perform their
duties.
The secretary of communications shall also designate the ports
through which foreign planes may enter and leave, on courtesy and
similar trips, as well as the special routes they shall follow.
TIME
Throughout the country, with the exception of the northern district
of Lower California, the time of the meridian of 90° ( + 6 zone time) is
observed.
In the northern district of Lower California the time of the meridian
of 120° ( + 8 zone time) shall be observed.
In accordance with the above stipulations only two times are ob
served, as follows:
"Central time," corresponding with the capital of the Republic, is
that of the meridian 90° ( + 6 zone time); and "Western time" cor
responds to that of the meridian 120° ( + 8 zone time).
AIRCRAFT DISTRESS SIGNALS
When any aircraft is in distress and requires assistance, the follow

ing shall be the signals displayed by her, either together or separately :
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1. The international signal SOS by means of visual or radio
telegraphy; or, in the case of radiotelephony, the
spoken word "Mayday."
2. The International Code signal of distress indicated by NC.
3. The distant signal consisting of a square flag having above
or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball.
4. A continuous sounding with any sound apparatus.
5. A signal consisting of a succession of white Very's lights,
fired at short intervals.
6. A white flare from which at intervals of about 3 seconds a
white light is ejected into the air.
The above signals are subject to such modifications as shall be
published from time to time.
STORM AND WIND SIGNALS

The following system of (1) visual storm and (2) wind signals has
been established at the ports on the coasts of Mexico.
(1) Storm signals are used to give warning of the existence of
cyclonic disturbances, whether distant or near, or of the existence of
bad weather outside the port.
The storm signals consist of pennants only, and their meanings
are as follows:
Yellow pennant over a blue pennant, indicates bad weather
north of the port.
Yellow pennant over a red pennant, indicates bad weather
south of the port.
Yellow pennant over a white pennant, indicates bad weather
east of port.
Two yellow pennants, indicate bad weather west of port.
Two blue pennants, indicate northerly gales from Matamoras
begun. (Gulf ports only.)
Red pennant, indicates : Gulf ports—cyclone in Caribbean Sea.
Pacific ports—distant cyclone.
Black pennant, indicates : Gulf ports—cyclone in Gulf of Mexico.
Pacific ports—cyclone close by.
Black pennant over a red pennant, indicates cyclone at the
port, or will pass close by on that day.
NIGHT SIGNALS
Two red lights, vertical, are hoisted to indicate that navigation

may be dangerous.
(2) The following signals, consisting of pennants denoting the
strength, and flags the direction, of the wind, are used to indicate its
probable strength and direction from the time of hoisting the signal
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until the following 0600. They will be lowered, if necessary, to hoist
a storm signal and in the evening when no longer visible :
White pennant, indicates light or moderate winds.
Yellow pennant over a blue flag, indicates moderate or strong
northerly winds.
Yellow pennant over a red flag, indicates moderate or strong
southerly winds.
Yellow pennant over a white flag, indicates moderate or strong
easterly winds.
Yellow pennant over a yellow flag, indicates moderate or
strong westerly winds. >
Blue flag, indicates northerly gale expected the following day.
(Gulf ports only.)
Red pennant over a blue flag, indicates gale or hurricane from
the north.
Red pennant over a red flag, indicates gale or hurricane from
the south.
Red pennant over a white flag, indicates gale or hurricane from
the east.
Red pennant over a yellow flag, indicates a gale or hurricane
from the west.
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SYMBOLS
Seaplane Anchorages
Class I. Seaplane base with ramp, beach and handling facilities..
Class II. Anchorage with refueling and ordinary harbor facilities "
Class III. Protected anchorage with limited facilities -H
Landmark light beacon V.
Airport light beacon -Jy-
Night lighting facilities i p
Radio station with call letters Rg (XAE)0
Prominent transmission line -f—-T—-T-—-T-
Prohibited area
Obstruction (Numerals indicate height above ground in feet) . A

257
Prominent Peak (Numerals indicate height above ground in feet) 862;l,'jjV
Railroad . i i i i I
Cities underlined have name painted on prominent roof MANZAnili-O
Lighthouse .>_£
Oil well towers . ca
Main highway _____..
Secondary highway .
ERRATA
Page 17—Legend under space reserved for photograph should

read: "Carmen Airport (Emilio Carranza Field)."
Page 19—Legend under illustration should read: "Seaplane
Anchorage."
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DETAILED INFORMATION ON SEAPLANE
ANCHORAGES AND LANDING FIELDS
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99° 55'
ACAPULCO
Guerrero
[Reserved for photograph]
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 16°50'50" N., Long. 99°55'42" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class III. Location: Santa Lucia Bay, adjacent to the town of Acapulco.
Depth: 3 to 30 feet. Tidal range: 1.6 feet. Character of bottom: Sand
over clay. Shelter : Excellent.
LANDING AND TAKE-OFF AREA
Location: Acapulco Harbor. Area: N./S., unlimited, E./W. 3 miles.
Shelter : Excellent. Obstructions : Shoals close ashore.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach: Several sand beaches suitable for hauling out.
Fuel arrangement : No specification fuel or oil. General facilities: Minor
repairs. Communications: Telegraph to Mexico City. Radio station.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meteorological conditions:
Prevailing vrinds:.T>ry season (November to May), northwest; rainy
season (May to October), southeast. Heaviest gales: Occasionally
during rainy season; the dry season very seldom has strong winds or
rains. Precipitation: Owing to immediate vicinity of high mountains
that surround the harbor, rainfall is heavy and almost incessant.
Nearest public-health station: Acapulco.
Nearest storm- warning display: Acapulco.
Nearest upper-air observer: Mexico City.
Location of customhouse: Acapulco.
Landmarks: The heads of Acapulco are the only rocky projections breaking
the sand beach from Tequepa Point on the west to Acamama Point on the
east, a distance of about 130 miles. Black radio tower, on 381-foot hill
southwestward of the town.
Remarks: Landing field located 8.5 miles northwest of Acapulco between
the beach and Coyuca Lagoon. Size, 1,760 by 600 yards. Surface, sand
well bound with short grass, sufficiently secure for landing and take-off.
Coyuca Lagoon is reported to be suitable for a seaplane anchorage.
Emergency field reported about 4 miles west of the town.
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ALVARO
OBREGON
ALVARO OBREGON
Tabasco
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 18°35' N., Long. 92°39' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: III. Location: Grijalva River adjacent to town. Depth: 8 to 36 feet.
Tidal range: One tide in 24 hours, greatly influenced by winds in Gulf of
Mexico; rise is about 2 feet. Character of bottom: Mud. Shelter: Fair.
Location: Grijalva River adjacent to the town. Area: NNW./SSE., un
limited; E./W., 400 yards. Shelter: Fair. Obstructions: Buey Island;
shoals close ashore.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach or ramp: Seaplanes could be hauled out on beach
north or south of the canal entrance, or on beach between canal entrance
and mouth of Grijalva River. Fuel arrangement: No specification fuel or
oil kept on hand, but supply could be arranged for in advance if advance
notice is given to the oil company's agents. General facilities: Marine
railway. Communications: Telegraph to Villahermosa.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northwesterly, dry season; southwesterly, rainy season.
Heaviest gales: At season of northers on this part of coast sea breeze does
not set in before 1300 to 1500; it blows from north-northeast to north
east until about 1900, then draws gradually to southeast as a land wind.
Norther season from October to March, with occasional light norther be
fore and after these months. Northers at about 8-day intervals, some
times missing a recurrence. Precipitation: Average annual, 67 inches.
Nearest public-health station: Alvaro Obregon.
Nearest storm- warning display: Alvaro Obregon.
Nearest upper-air observer : Villahermosa or Carmen.
Location of customhouse : Alvaro Obregon,
Remarks: Beach at low water appears to furnish a satisfactory landing field
about 100 feet wide and of unlimited length. Seaplanes have used this
port as a base for making aerial surveys.
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CAMPECHE
Campeche
CAMPECHE AIRPORT
(Lat. 19°50'30" N., Long. 90°33'00" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Southwestern edge of town. Altitude: 7 feet. Dimensions:
Landing strip, NW./SE., 2,300 by 164 feet. Surface: Runway, limestone;
field, sod. Drainage: Natural; runway, good at all times, but soft along
sides during rainy season. Marking: Runway outlined with white lime.
Wind cone. Letters CMA on roof of passenger station. Lighting: None.
Obstructions: Hills 200 feet high about 500 yards southeast of runway.
Pole line, 15 feet high along road to northwest.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; no hangars or repairs. Communications: Tele
phone and telegraph. Radio station, call letters XA23.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meteorological conditions :
Prevailing winds: Southeasterly in summer; north to northwest in winter.
Heaviest gales: During the rainy season (June to September) there are
rain squalls which at times blow with considerable force. They
usually form with northeast winds and appear from east from 1600
to 1800. At the season of northers on this part of the coast the sea
breeze does not set in before 1300 to 1500; it blows from north-north
east to northeast until 1900, and then draws gradually around to
southeast as a land wind. Norther season from October to March, with
an occasional light norther before and after these months. Northers
occur at 8-day intervals, sometimes missing a recurrence. Fog: Early
morning ground fog during winter months. Precipitation: Greatest
June to October; least January to May. Average annual, 36 inches.
Nearest public-health station : Campeche.
Nearest weather bureau station: At airport.
Nearest storm- warning display : Campeche.
Nearest upper-air observer: At airport.
Location of customhouse: Airport of entry for customs and immigration.
Remarks: Operated by Compania Mexicana de Aviacion.
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CARMEN
Campeche
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 18°39'03" N., Long. 91°49'50" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately % mile north of the city. Altitnde: 6.5 feet.
Dimensions: Landing strips, N./S., 1,722 by 328 feet; E./W., 2,598 by
328 feet. Surface: Level sand covered. Drainage: Natural. Marking:
Wind cone. Lighting: None. Obstructions: Trees to south.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; minor repairs; no hangars. Communications:
Radio station, call letters XA18. Telephone. Telegraph in city.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Easterly in summer; north and northeast in winter.
Heaviest gales: Gales rare; occasional northers in winter. At the
season of the northers on this part of the coast the sea breeze does
not set in before 1300 to 1500; it blows from north-northeast to north
east until about 1900, and then draws gradually round to southeast
as a land wind. The norther season is from October to March, with
an occasional light norther before and after these months. The
northers occur at 8-day intervals, sometimes missing a recurrence.
Fog: Rare. Precipitation: Greatest July to October; least February
to April.
Nearest public-health station: Carmen.
Nearest storm-warning display: Carmen.
Nearest upper-air observer : At airport.
Location of customhouse: Carmen.
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CARMEN
Campeche
CARMEN AIRPORT (EMILIO CARRANZA FIELD)
(Lat. 18°38'N., Long. 91°50' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: II. Location: Western entrance to Laguna de Terminos adjacent
to Carmen. Depth: 18 to 30 feet. Tidal range: 1.5 feet, greatly in
fluenced by the strength and continuance of breezes and the state of the
rivers which discharge into the lagoon. Character of bottom: Mud.
Shelter: Good.
Location: Laguna de Terminos adjacent to Carmen. Area: Unlimited.
Shelter: Good. Obstructions: Shoals.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach or ramp: The north side of Carmen Island is
fronted by a sandy beach. Fuel arrangement: Specification fuel and oil
available from Carmen Airport. General facilities: Minor repairs.
Communications: Radio station, call letters XA18 at airport. Telegraph
in city.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meteorological conditions: Same as for Carmen Airport.
Nearest public-health station: Same as for Carmen Airport.
Nearest weather bureau station : Same as for Carmen Airport.
Nearest storm- warning display : Same as for Carmen Airport.
Nearest upper-air observer: Same as for Carmen Airport.
Location of customhouse: Same as for Carmen Airport.
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CERRALVO
Nuevo Leon
CERRALVO AIRPORT
(Lat. 26°05' N, Long. 99°36' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1 mile southeast of the town on the east side of the
Cerralvo-Monterrey Highway. Altitude: 879 feet. Dimensions: Size,
1,969 by 1,312 feet. Surface: Flat and hard. Drainage: Natural.
Marking: Wind cone; arrow pointing to field on roof of Municipal Build
ing. Lighting: None. Obstructions: Power line along highways to
northeast, southwest, and northwest.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil from town. Communication: Highway to city.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: South from April to September; north from October
to December; northwest January to April.
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San Migue
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SOUNDINGS IN FEET
3 ft. curve
[22]
COZUMEL ISLAND
Yucatan
CEIGA LAGOON—SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 20°33' N., Long. 86°52' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: II. Location: Lagoon on northern shore of Cozumel Island, about
6.5 miles northeast of San Miguel. Depth: 3 to 10 feet. Tidal range: 1
foot. Character of bottom: Sand. Currents: None. Shelter: Excel
lent. Marking: Wind cone; radio masts painted black and yellow.
Location: Ceiga Lagoon. Area: N./S., % mile; E./W., 1.5 miles. Shelter:
Excellent, entire lagoon is available for landing in strong wind. Obstruc
tions: None.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach or ramp: Excellent beach; planes may taxi up
without dropping their wheels. Fuel arrangement: Specification fuel
and oil in drums or from pumps on beach. General facilities: Minor
repairs. Communications: Radio station call letters XAL.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Easterly in summer; northeasterly in winter. Heaviest
gales: Northers. Precipitation: Greatest May to October; least
January to March.
Nearest weather bureau station : At seaplane base.
Nearest upper-air observer: At seaplane base.
Prominent landmarks: Cozumel Island and lagoon.
Remarks: The anchorage at San Miguel is an open roadstead with no pro
tection, and the ramp is not being kept in condition; therefore the an
chorage is available for emergency use only. The small lagoon in the
southwest end of the island has only 1 foot of water, and is therefore
not available for landings. Operated by Compania Mexicana de Aviacion.
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ENSENADA
Lower California
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 31°51'45" N., Long. 116°38'00" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: III. Location: Ensenada Anchorage in northeast corner of Todos
Santos Bay. Depth: 3 to IS feet. Tidal range: 3.8 feet. Character of
bottom: Sand. Shelter: Good shelter from prevailing winds; if antici
pating a southern gale, anchorage should be shifted to the southern side
of Todos Santos Bay off the site of an old whaling station. Obstructions:
Shoals close ashore. There is generally an uncomfortable swell at the
anchorage.
Location: Todos Santos Bay. Area: N./S., 8 miles; E./W., unlimited.
Shelter: Fair. Obstructions: Shoals close ashore.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach: Sand beach adjacent to the old whaling station at
the southern side of the bay. Fuel arrangement: No specification fuel or
oil. General facilities: None. Communications : Telegraph.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northwest. Heaviest gales: No trade winds or hur
ricanes. Precipitation: Dry season April to October; rains at times
from November to April.
Nearest public-health station : Ensenada.
Nearest storm-warning display : Ensenada.
Nearest upper-air observer: San Diego, Calif.
Location of customhouse: Ensenada.
Landmarks: Signal station on Ensenada Point; the customhouse, a triangular
building, with tower at southwestern corner; 150-foot mill chimney;
water reservoir on hill back of town.
Remarks: A landing field is located approximately 1 mile southeast of the
town. Surface is good and has wind cones. No obstructions.
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Culebra Cays
ilson Pt.
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ESPIRITU SANTO BAY
Campeche
OWEN ISLAND—SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 19°20'30" N., Long. 87°31'00" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: III. Location: Espiritu Santo Bay, off southwesterly shore of Owen
Island. Depth: 3 to 12 feet. Tidal range: 1.3 feet. Character of bottom :
Mud. Currents: Weak. Shelter: Good.
Location: Espiritu Santo Bay. Area: Approximately 8 to 10 miles. Shelter:
Good. Obstructions: Shoals close ashore.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach or ramp: Numerous sandy beaches suitable for
hauling out. Fuel arrangement: None. General facilities: None.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing urinds: Easterly.
Prominent landmarks: Owen Island.
Remarks: Recommended only as an emergency anchorage. Wide mouth
open to the northeast with Owen Island extending from northwest to
southeast across the entrance. The water is shoal, but there is plenty of
room for landing and take-off. The islands southward of Owen Island
helps form a lee, but water near them is muddy and shoal.
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GUAYMAS
Sonora
SEAPLANE ANCHOKAGE
(Lat. 27°55' N., Long. 110°55' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: II. Location : Inner harbor at Guaymas. Depth: 9 to 18 feet. Tidal
range: 3.4 feet. Character of bottom: Mud. Currents: Weak. Shelter:
Good. Marking: Name GUAYMAS painted on roof at oil plant.
Location: Inner harbor. Size, N./S., % mile; E./W., }4 mile. Shelter:
Good. Obstructions: None.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach or ramp: Good beach at Arena Point eastward of
the oil plant and also at Miramar Beach (Ensenada Bocoochibampo) , 3
miles west of Guaymas. Fuel arrangement: Specification fuel and oil at
dock or via small boats. General facilities: Minor repairs in town;
marine railway. Communications: Telegraph.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Southeast in summer; northwest in winter. Heaviest
gales: In July, August, and September occur the "chubascos."
These storms usually occur after a very hot, oppressive day and are preceded by fre
quent lightning around the horizon, accompanied with a slight rise of the barometer. They
have not been known to occur during the daytime, but always at night, at almost any time
between 2000 to 0400. Just preceding one of these squalls the sky may be perfectly clear
overhead, with calm or light breezes; around the horizon, low, dark clouds, and the light
ning is more frequent and vivid than usual. Within 15 minutes after such conditions it may
be blowing a gale of force 7, with heavy rain, and accompanied by a rough sea. Storms of
this character last only in full force for about one-half hour, and the direction of the wind
is variable. Heavier storms lasting several days occur in October.
Fog: Occasionly, but it is usually of short duration, seldom over 8 hours.
Nearest weather bureau station: Guaymas.
Nearest storm-warning display: Guaymas.
Prominent landmarks: Islands in harbor.
Remarks: Guaymas Airport, with all facilities, is located about 2 miles
north of Guaymas. In the vicinity of Guaymas mirage is quite common,
and instances of peculiar refraction have been reported.
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[30]
MAGDALENA BAY
Lower California
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 24°38'18" N., Long. 112°08'46" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: III. Location: Man of War Cove adjacent to the village of Magda-
lena. Depth : 6 to 40 feet. Tidal range: 3.8 feet. Character of bottom :
Sand. Currents: Weak. Shelter: Good; in the winter months, with
southerly winds, good anchorage will be found in the southern part of the
bay. Obstructions: Shoals and rocks close ashore.
Location: Magdalena Bay. Area: Unlimited. Shelter: Good. Obstruc
tions: Shoals and rocks close ashore.
FACnJTIES
Mooring: None. Beach: Adjacent to the village. Fuel arrangement:
No specification fuel and oil. General facilities: None.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northwesterly. Precipitation: Rain showers are of
rare occurrence.
Nearest public-health station: La Paz.
Nearest storm- warning display: La Paz.
Nearest upper-air observer: San Diego, Calif.
Location of customhouse : Magdalena.
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[32]
MANZANILLO
Colima
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SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 19°03'30" N., Long. 104°19'57" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: II. Location: Manzanillo Harbor, eastward of the breakwater, adja
cent to the town. Depth: 6 to 40 feet. Tidal range: 1.8 feet. Character of
bottom: Sand and shells. Currents: Weak. Shelter: Good. Obstructions:
Piles of destroyed pier on southern side of harbor; shore is steep-to. Mark
ing: Name MANZANILLO on roof of building in city.
Location: Manzanillo Bay. Area: E./W., unlimited; NW./SE., 2.5 miles.
Shelter: The bay is open to westward and southwestward; winds from these
directions do not occur between November and June. Obstructions: None.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach: A stretch of beach about 300 yards wide separates
the head of the bay from San Pedrito Lagoon. Fuel arrangement: Small
amount of specification fuel and oil. General facilities: Small minor re
pairs. Communications: Telegraph to Mexico City.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northwest to west. Heaviest gales: Gales are not
frequent; at times, however, very severe gales sweep across the bay,
but they are very rare during the dry season. Precipitation: Average
annual, 32 inches.
Nearest public-health station: Manzanillo; nearest hospital at Colima.
Nearest storm- warning display: Manzanillo.
Location of customhouse : Manzanillo.
Landmarks: Remarkable table-topped mountain about 7.5 miles northwest
ward of Manzanillo.
Remarks: Santiago Bay affords good anchorage in the western and eastern
ends, respectively. An emergency landing field is located about 2 miles
west of Colima. Advance notice should be sent to the Commanding Gen
eral, Manzanillo, as the field is kept up by the Army.
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[34]
MARISCAL
Chiapas
MARISCAL AIRPORT
(Lat. 14°40'00" N., 92° 10'30" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately % mile north of the town. Altitude: About sea
level. Dimensions: Size, 3,900 by 325 feet; entire field available for
landing. Surface: Firm sand. Drainage: Good. Marking: White
circle through which pilots are requested to land; wind cone. Lighting:
None.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil. General facilities: None.
REMARKS
Airport of entry for customs and immigration. Operated by Compama
Mexicana de Aviacion.
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[36]
MATEHUALA
San Luis Potosi
MATEHUALA FIELD
(Lat. 23°39' N., Long. 100°39' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1 mile northwest of town. Dimensions: Size,
2,625 by 1,969 feet. Surface: Flat, firm. Drainage: Natural. Mark
ing: Wind cone on hangar. Lighting: None. Obstructions: None.
FACULTIES
Specification fuel and oil; repairs in town; one hangar. Communications:
Telegraph and telephone in town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northeast.
Remarks: Municipal field.
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[38]
MAZATLAN
Sinaloa
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 23°11'00"N., Long. 106°26'23" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: II. Location: Outer harbor about 500 yards eastward of Azada
Island. Depth: 6 to 18 feet. Tidal range: 2.6 feet. Character of
bottom: Rock and slate. Currents: Weak. Shelter: Affords good pro
tection from northwesterly winds, but is entirely open to the southward.
Obstructions: Shoals and sand bars; always a swell from southwestward;
occasionally the sea breaks from Pala Point straight across to eastward.
Location: Outside harbor. Area: Unlimited. Shelter: None; outer harbor
affords protection from northwesterly winds. Obstructions: None.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach: Sand beach available for hauling out. Fuel ar
rangement : Specification fuel and oil available in 10-gallon cases. General
facilities: Minor repairs. Communications: Radio station; telegraph.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northeasterly. Heaiiest gales: Dangerous gales,
known as "chubascos", may be expected between May and November.
They blow from any quarter, with a force of 6 to 8, which is felt at
once, accompanied by heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. They last
usually from 2 to 4 hours, the weather then becoming normal. Pre
cipitation: Average annual, 31 inches.
Nearest public-health station: Mazatlan.
Nearest storm- warning display: Mazatlan.
Location of customhouse: Mazatlan.
Landmarks: The city with its light-colored houses; Creston Island Light,
515 feet above high water; signal station on Pala Point; Monte Silla, a
256-foot saddled-shaped hill, on east side of harbor.
Remarks : Mazatlan Airport located 3.5 miles northwest of town. Landing field
under construction (1932) 1 mile north of town adjacent to Port Viego Bay.
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MERIDA
Yucatan
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MERIDA AIRPORT (CAMPO JUANE3;
(Lat. 20°57' N., Long. 89°39' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Merida on the southeast
side of the highway. Altitude: 65 feet. Dimensions: Size, 3,215 by
2,372 feet. Runways, N./S., 3,182 by 246 feet; NE./SW., 1,847 by 246
feet; NW./SE., 1,581 by 246 feet. Surface: Rock on runways. Drainage:
Natural. Marking: White rock runways; wind cone on hangar; name
CM. A.— MERIDA on roof of hangar. Lighting: Lanterns used for
emergency landing. Obstructions: Pole line along northwest side; wall
surrounds field.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; minor repairs; one hangar 120 by 100 by 21 feet.
Communications: Radio station, call letters XA19; telephone; telegraph
in city.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: East in summer; north and east in winter. Heaviest
winds: Rare. Fog: Occasionally before 0700. Precipitation: Rainy
season June to October. Average annual, 35 inches.
Nearest public-health station: Merida.
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42]
MEXICO CITY
Federal District
VALBUENA AIRPORT
(Lat. 19°25' N., Long. 99°06' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 3 miles east of Mexico City; south of the railroad
to Vera Cruz. Altitude: 7,349 feet. Dimensions: Size, N./S., 3,700
feet; E./W., 4,600 feet. Surface: Grass. Drainage: Natural; during
rainy season small holes are formed. Marking: Landing area marked
with white lines; name MEXICO on roof of hangar; wind cone on hangar.
Lighting: None. Obstructions: Pole line on both sides of the Puebla
highway to north; trees and canal to east; shooting stand to southeast;
ditch in swampy land and Rio de la Magdalena to south; buildings of
Valbuena Park and casino to west; railway shops with 98-foot radio
towers to northwest; volcanic fissure in south portion of field.
FACILITIES
All facilities for military service.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northwest, from north and northeast less frequently,
and exceptionally winds from southeast and southwest. Fog: Clouds
before 0700. Dense fogs during October and November, in the early
mornings up to 1000. Precipitation: Rainy season from May to
August, inclusive; precipitations generally during afternoons after
1600. Average annual, 23 inches.
Nearest public-health station: Mexico City.
Nearest weather bureau station: Observatory at Tacubaya.
Nearest upper-air observer: At Valbuena Airport and Central Airport.
Location of customhouse : Central Airport.
Prominent landmarks: Cerro del Penon, 2.5 miles northeast of field, with
revolving beacon. The bed of Lake Texcoco to north and east.
Remarks: Militarv Field. Permission must be obtained to use this field.
[43]
MEXICO CITY
Federal District
CENTRAL AIRPORT
(Lat. 19°25'30" N., Long. 99°04'30" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 4 miles east of Mexico City; north of the railroad
to Vera Cruz. Altitude: 7,349 feet. Dimensions: Size, 3,477 by 4,265
feet. Runways, NE./SW., 4,094 by 131 feet; E./W., 3,117 by 131 feet;
NW./SE., 4,101 by 131 feet; service runway N./S., 1,483 by 49 feet.
Surface : Asphalt runways. Drainage : Tile, excellent. Marking : Names
MEXICO and PUERTO CENTRAL AEREA COMPANIA MEXICANA
DE AVIACION on hangars; illuminated wind tee; wind cones. Lighting:
Flashing white beacon, 6 revolutions per minute; boundary, approach,
runway, obstruction, and flood lights. Obstructions: Buildings west end
of field.
FACILITIES
All facilities. Communications: Radio station call letters XA13; telephone
and telegraph; transportation to city via automobile.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meteorological conditions: Same as for Valbuena Field, Mexico City.
Nearest public- health station: Mexico City.
Nearest storm-warning display: Observatory at Tacubaya.
Prominent landmarks: Cerro del Penon, 1 mile north of field, with revolving
beacon. The bed of Lake Texcoco north and east.
Remarks: Permission must be obtained to use the military field VALBUENA,
located 1.5 miles southwest of Central Airport.
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MINATITLAN
AIRPORT
[46]
MINATITLAN
Vera Cruz
MINATITLAN AIRPORT
(Lat. 18°01' N., Long. 94°33' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately }i mile north-northeast of the town; adjoins the
refinery of the Aguila Oil Co. Altitude: 50 feet. Dimensions: Runways,
N./S., 1,624 by 287 feet; NE./SW., 1,433 by 287 feet, Entire field avail
able for landing. Surface: Rolling sod. Drainage: Natural, excellent.
Marking: Three white circles on NE./SW., runway; white L's at corners
of runways; wind cone on each corner. Lighting: None. Obstructions:
Hangar, trees, houses to southwest; power line across field but crosses
NE./SW.; runway underground, poles conspicuously painted black and
yellow; radio towers at southwest corner of field, approximately 50 feet
high, painted white; high wire fence along southwest approach.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil in drums; repair shops at refinery; hangar. Com
munications: Radio station, call letters XA16; telephone; transportation
to city via automobile.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Variable. Northeast and east in summer; northerly
in winter. Heaviest gales: Rare; occasional northers about 30 miles
per hour. Fog: Occasional early morning ground fog. Precipitation:
Average annual, 117.5 inches; greatest June to October, least January
to April.
Nearest public-health station: .Mi natulan.
Nearest weather bureau station: Minatitlan Airport.
Nearest storm- warning display : Puerto Mexico.
Nearest upper-air observer: Minatitlan Airport.
Location of customhouse: Puerto Mexico.
Isthmus of Tehuan tepee : The route from Minatitlan is across the isthmus, following the Tehuan-
tepec Railroad, which crosses the mountain range at Chivela through the lowest pass, which is 773
feet above sea level; thence to Salina Cruz or the Pacific Coast. By this route the greatest altitude
is 2,500 feet. The country flown over is Jungle valley and tree-covered mountains, with little
opportunity for emergency landings.
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MINATITLAN
AIRPORT
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[48]
MINATITLAN
Vera Cruz
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 18°00'10" N., Long. 94°32'25" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: II. Location: Coatzacoalcos River, adjacent to the town. Depth:
6 to 30 feet. Tidal range: 1 foot. Character of bottom: Mud. Currents:
Average above 6 knots. Shelter : Good.
Location: Coatzacoalcos River. Area: NE./SW., 2 miles by 650 feet;
NW./SE., 2.5 miles by 650 feet. Shelter: Good. Obstructions: Debris
during rains frequently includes large trees 5 to 6 feet in diameter.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach or ramp: None. Fuel arrangement: Specification
fuel and oil via small boats. General facilities: Repairs. Radio weather
reports from Minatitlan Airport.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meteorological conditions: Same as for Minatitlan Airport.
Nearest public-health station: Minatitlan.
Nearest weather bureau station: Minatitlan Airport.
Nearest storm- warning display: Puerto Mexico.
Nearest upper-air observer: Minatitlan Airport.
Prominent landmarks: Oil tanks.
Remarks: This anchorage affords better protection than that at Puerto
Mexico. The Uspanapa River, which empties into the Coatzacoalcos
River, 5 miles east of Minatitlan, is almost as wide and deep as the Coatza
coalcos River, as far up as Filisola, about 45 miles from Minatitlan by
river. Seaplane landings could be made on the Uspanapa River far
beyond Filisola the year round. The Coatzacoalcos River affords anchor
age for seaplanes, particularly near Oazaquena Landing.
In the season between the months of June and January emergency landings could possibly be
made on the Coatzacoalcos River, as far up as the Rio Bravo o'Chico, or on tho Sarabia River, as
far up as the Sarabia bridge of the Tehuantepec Railroad. The Oaxaquena Lake, near Santa
Lucrecia, affords a safe anchorage at any time during the year. There are no obstructions in this
lake and the surrounding country is flat and cleared of high trees. Santa Lucrecia is the farthest
point inland that a safe landing could be made during all the year.
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[50]
MONTERREY
Nuevo Leon
RODRIGO ZURRIAGA AIRPORT
(Lat. 25°42' N., Long. 100°18' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1.5 miles north of the town between the Laredo
and the Torreon railroad tracks. Dimensions: Size, 4,921 by 1,969 feet.
Surface: Firm sod. Drainage: Natural; entire area available and acces
sible in all weather. Marking: None. Lighting: None. Obstructions:
Woods and high hill to north; power lines and buildings to east; water
tank to southeast; power lines to south and west.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; repairs in town; one hangar. Communications:
Telephone; telegraph in town.
Remarks: Military Field.
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MUGERES (MUJERES) ISLAND
Yucatan
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat, 21°14'43" N., Long. 86°45'45" W.)

DESCRIPTION.
Class: III. Location: Lagoon on northwest shore of island adjacent to the
settlement. Depth: 6 to 18 feet. Tidal range: 1.4 feet. Character of
bottom: Sand and coral. Currents: Weak. Shelter: Fair. Obstruc
tions: At times there is an uncomfortable ground swell in the lagoon.
Location: Lagoon adjacent to settlement or in Mugeres Harbor. Area:
Ample. Shelter: Fair. Obstructions: Shoals and coral reefs.
FACILITIES.
Mooring: None. Beach: Sand and coral beach in front of settlement.
Fuel arrangement: None. General facilities: None. Communications:
None.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: March to August the wind is from northeast to south
east. October is unsettled, with strong winds from northwest to north
east. From November to February the prevailing wind is north. Pre
cipitation: Rain is frequent from October to February
Landmarks: Lighthouse on southern end of island.
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NUEVO LAREDO
Tamaulipas
GENERAL GERTRUDIS SANCHEZ AIRPORT

(Lat. 27°29' N., Long. 99°32' W.)
DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1 mile northwest of the town. Altitude: 197 feet.
Dimensions: Size, NE./SW., 1,837 feet; NW./SE., 1,690 feet. Surface:
Sod. Drainage: Natural; accessible in all weather. Marking: Wind cone.
Lighting: None. Obstructions: Small hill to east; wire fence surrounds
field; landing area bounded by an automobile race track.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; repair shops in town. Communications : Telegraph
and telephone in town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing ivinds: Southeast and northwest in summer; northeast and
southwest in winter. Fogs: Rare; in rainy season (June to September),
heavy clouds.
Nearest public-health station : Nuevo Laredo.
Nearest upper-air observer: Brownsville, Tex.
Location of customhouse: Airport of entry for customs and immigration
services.
Prominent landmarks: Military barracks; water tower.
Remarks: Military Airport.
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PAYO OBISPO
Campeche
PLUTARCO ELIAS CALLES AIRPORT
(Lat. 18°29'30" N., Long. 88°20'00" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Emergency landing field located at the eastern edge of the town.
Dimensions: Landing strips, E./W., 2,050 by 328 feet; NW./SE., 3,280
by 328 feet. Surface: Sod. Drainage: Good, the field being dry two or
three hours after rain ceases. Marking: Wind cones at extremities of
field. Lighting: None. Obstructions: Trees and buildings about 26 feet
high to west.
FACILITIES
None.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: East and southeast. Precipitation: Average annual,
43.5 inches.
Remarks: Name PAYO OBISPO oh roof of building in city. There is good
anchorage with facilities for seaplanes adjacent to the south side of Payo
Obispo.
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CAMPECHE
[58]
PUERTO MEXICO
Vera Cruz
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 18°09'55" N., Long. 94°24'30" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class II: Location: Coatzacoalcos River, adjacent to the town. Depth :
9 to 30 feet. Tidal range: 1 foot. Northers cause river to rise con
siderably above ordinary level. Character of bottom: Mud. Currents:
Vary according to state of tide, attaining its maximum rate, 5 to 5.5
knots, about two hours after high water; during the last three hours of the
flood it averages about 2.5 to 3 knots. The maximum rate is found only
in a belt of water, about 100 yards wide, which shifts its position con
stantly from side to side of the river. Shelter: Fair.
Location: Coatzacoalcos River, adjacent to the town. Area: N./S., unlim
ited; E./W., 750 feet to 2,700 feet. Shelter: Fair. Obstructions: A large
quantity of debris drifts down the river during heavy rains and frequently
includes large trees 5 to 6 feet in diameter.
FACILITIES
Mooring : Planes can be moored in the river or at docks. Beach or ramp :
West beach can be used by amphibians in good weather. Fuel arrangement :
Specification fuel and oil. General facilities: Minor repairs; railroad
shops. Communications: Privately owned radio station; telegraph.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northerly winds during greater part of the year. Heav
iest gales: Northerly. Precipitation: Annual average, 117.5 inches.
Nearest public-health station : Puerto Mexico.
Nearest weather bureau station : Minatitlan.
Nearest storm-warning display: Puerto Mexico.
Nearest upper-air observer: Minatitlan.
Prominent landmarks: Breakwaters, lighthouse, and water tank.
Remarks: The lagoon opposite Puerto Mexico is very shallow and except
during high water could not be used as a seaplane anchorage.
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PUERTO MORELOS
Yucatan
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 20°50'00" N., Long. 86°55'10" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: III. Location: Near shore of harbor adjacent to the village.
Depth: 6 to 30 feet. Tidal range: 1.5 feet. Character of bottom: Sand
and coral. Currents: Weak. Shelter: Good. Obstructions: Coral reefs.
Location: Harbor adjacent to village. Area: Ample. Shelter: Good.
Obstructions: Coral reefs.
FACILITIES
None.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Easterly. Heaviest gales: Strong northers.
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[62]
QUERETARO
Queretaro
ROQUE J. CAMPOS AIRPORT
(Lat. 20°36' N., Long. 100°23' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the town; east of the
Queretaro-Alvaro Obregon Highway. Altitude: 6,079 feet. Dimensions:
Size, NE/SW., 1,700 feet; NW./SE.. 2,300 feet. Surface: Flat loose soil.
Drainage: Natural; in the rainy season field becomes a swamp. Mark
ing: Landing tee; wind cone. Lighting: None. Obstructions: Hills to
north; ravine to east; hill to southeast and south; power line along high
way to south and west; creek to northwest.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; repairs in the town. Communications: Telegraph
and telephone in town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing vrinds: Easterly. Fog: Early morning ground fogs; rare in
January, October, and December. Precipitation: Rainy season
April to October; greatest precipitation July and September; ordi
narily, rains occur in the late afternoon and during the night.
Prominent landmarks: Hills and railroad tracks.
Remarks: Municipal Field owned by the State government.
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SABINAS HIDALGO
Nuevo Leon
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SABINAS HIDALGO AIRPORT
(Lat. 26°32' N., Long. 100°09' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 2 miles northeast of the town on the north side of
the Mexico City-Laredo Highway. Altitude: 607 feet. Dimensions:
Size N./S., 1,952 feet; NW./SE., 912 feet. Surface: Excellent, sod; good
in all weather. Drainage: Natural. Marking: Circle and tee; wind cone.
Lighting: None. Obstructions: Ditch on north side; 40-foot trees 197
feet from the ditch; wire fence and highway ditch on east and south sides;
wire fence and 40-foot trees to west.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil from town. Communication : Highway to city.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Southeast.
Landmarks: Highway; large advertising sign on highway to north.
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SALTILLO
Coahuila
PABLO L. SIDAR AIRPORT
(Lat. 25°24' N., Long. 100°59' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1.5 miles south of the town. Altitude: 6,627 feet.
Dimensions: Size, N./S., 3,280 feet; E./W., 1,640 feet. Surface: Rocky,
field on hillside sloping E./W.; caution necessary in landings. Drainage:
Natural. Marking: Landing tee. Lighting: None. Obstructions: Build
ings to north; canal and ravine to west and southwest.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; repairs in town. Communications: Telegraph and
telephone in town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing wind: Easterly.
Prominent landmarks: Radio towers.
Remarks: Municipal Field.
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SAN GERONIMO
Oaxaca
SAN GERONIMO AIRPORT
(Lat. 16°32'30" N., Long. 95°07'10" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Southwestern edge of town. Altitude: 26 feet. Dimensions:
N./S., 1,686 feet; E./W., 1,129 feet; all of which is available for landing.
Surface: Level sod. Drainage: Fair; dangerous in wet weather. Mark
ing: White circle; wind cone in north corner; P. A. A. flag. Lighting:
None. Obstructions: Clear approaches.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; no repairs nor hangar. Communications: Radio
station, call letters XA21 ; telegraph in town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northerly. Heaviest gales: Strong northers in winter.
Fog: None. Precipitation: Average annual, 36.2 inches; greatest
from June to September, least from November to April.
Nearest public-health station: Salina Cruz.
Nearest storm- warning display : Salina Cruz.
Location of customhouse: Mariscal Airport.
Prominent landmarks: River and bridge; hill south of field.
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SAN LUIS DE LA PAZ
Guanajuato
SAN LUIS DE LA PAZ AIRPORT
(Lat. 21°17' N., Long. 100°33' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1.5 miles south of the town. Altitude: 6,627
feet. Dimensions: Size, 1,640 by 1,640 feet. Surface: Flat. Drainage:
Natural. Marking: On roofs of the minicipal buildings, signs indicate
location of airport; wind cone. Lighting: None. Obstructions: 65-foot
tank and buildings to north; power lines and cactus fence to east; creek
to south; cactus fence to west.
FACILITIES
None. Communications: Telegraph and telephone to San Luis de la Paz.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: West. Heaviest gales: January, February, and March.
Precipitation: Frequent during months May to December; greatest
June to September.
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SAN LUIS POTOSI
San Luis Potosi
SAN LUIS POTOSI AIRPORT
(Lat. 22°08' N., Long. 100°58' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1.5 miles south of the town. Altitude: 6,158 feet.
Dimensions: Size, N./S., 2,051 feet; E./W., 4,101 feet. Surface: Short
and scanty grass; flat. Drainage: Natural. Marking: Circle and land
ing tee. Lighting: None. Obstructions: Buildings and power lines to
north; wall and bushes to east; wire fence and creek bed to south; wire
fence to west and northwest; water tanks to west.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; repairs in city; three hangars with a capacity of
three planes each. Communication: Telephone to town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: East; December and February west. Fog: Early
morning ground fogs, occasionally dense. Precipitation: Greatest in
June; rains are rare and light, especially from November to February.
Rains generally occur afternoons and at night.
Remarks: Municipal airport.
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TAMPICO
Vera Cruz
TAMPICO AIRPORT
(Lat. 22°19' N., Long. 97°53' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 5.5 miles north of the city on west side of the rail
road tracks. Altitude: 65 feet. Dimensions: Size, 4,789 by 2,400 feet;
runways, N./S., 1,443 by 328 feet; E./■W., 2,493 by 328 feet. Surface:
Level, sandy soil; hard turf runways. Drainage: Natural; good. Mark
ing: None. Lighting: None. Obstructions: High-tension and telephone
lines to southwest.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil in drums; repairs; no hangars; radio weather
reports; weather map and display board. Communications: Radio sta
tion, call letters XA11; telephone; gravel highway to city.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Southeasterly in summer, northerly in winter.
Heaviest gales: Occasional northers up to 50 miles per hour. Fog:
In winter and spring, but generally dissipated by 0900. Precipitation:
Average annual, 37.2 inches; greatest from June to October, least
from December to April.
Nearest public-health station: Tampico.
Nearest weather bureau station: Tampico Airport.
Nearest upper-air observer: Tampico Airport.
Remarks : Operated by Compania Mexicana de Aviacion. Small emergency
field located at Campo Moralillo on the north bank of the river eastward
of the city.
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TAMPICO
Vera Cruz
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 22°13'30" N., Long. 97°52'34" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: II. Location: Western side of Panuco River adjacent to north
eastern part of city. Depth: 6 to 24 feet. Tidal range: Does not exceed
2 feet. Character of bottom: Soft mud. Currents: During summer
freshets the stream from the river, between jetties, has attained a velocity
of 8.5 knots, and off the town about 6 knots. For nine months of the
year the velocity seldom exceeds 3 knots. Shelter : Fair.
Location: Panuco River, anywhere from La Barra de Tampico to Tampico.
Area: The general available width is 300 yards; the length varies with
the bends in river. Shelter: Fair. Obstructions: Driftwood; numerous
pipe and telephone lines cross the river.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach or ramp: Good beach north of the Panuco River
entrance; H to 2 miles north of Tampico Light. Fuel arrangement : Speci
fication fuel and oil at dock or via small boats. General facilities : Excel
lent repairs may be had at any of the oil companies' terminals; marine
railways. Communication: Radio station, call letters XAJ.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meteorological conditions: Same as for Tampico Airport.
Nearest public-health station: Tampico.
Nearest weather bureau station: Tampico.
Nearest storm- warning display: Tampico.
Nearest upper-air observer: Tampico Airport.
Location of customhouse: Tampico.
Prominent landmarks: Panuco River; lagoons; oil tanks.
Remarks: Landings should not be made in the various lagoons, which are
shallow in most parts, and submerged logs, etc., are to be expected.
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TAPACHULA
Chipas
TAPACHULA AIRPOBT
(Lat. 14°53' N., Long. 92°19' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 3.5 miles southwest of the town and east of Rio
Coatin. Altitude: 591 feet. Dimensions: Runways, N./S. 2,756 by
328 feet; E./W., 2,297 by 328 feet. Land on runways only. Surface:
Hard turf, slight slope. Drainage: Natural. Marking: Yellow circle;
wind cone. Lighting: None. Obstructions: None.
FACDIITIES
Specification fuel and oil in drums; repairs. Communications: Radio
station, call letters XA22; local telephone; gravel road to town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Southeasterly in summer, northeasterly in winter.
Heaviest gales: Northers. Winds have a tendency to very sudden
changes in direction. Fog: Occasional smoke from forest fires. Pre
cipitation: Average annual, 94.1; very heavy in June and July.
Nearest weather bureau station : At airport.
Prominent landmarks: Rio Coatin.
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TOLUCA
Mexico
PABLO L. SIDAR AIRPORT
(Lat. 19° 16' N., Long. 99° 40' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1.5 miles south of the town. Altitude: 8,661
feet. Dimensions: Size, N./S., 3,100 feet; E./W., 350 to 650 feet. Sur
face: Good. Drainage: Natural. Marking: Landing tee in center of
field; wind cone on hill to west of field. Lighting: None. Obstructions:
66-foot church steeple and buildings to north; trees and 165-foot hill to
west.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; repairs in town. Communications: Telegraph
and telephone.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Southwesterly. Fog: Occasional and brief during
January, February, and March; June, July, August, and September
fogs are frequent, dense, and occur even after sunset. Dense fogs
during June and July. Generally foggy in the mornings for 92 days
in the year; dense and frequent fogs during the entire day for 122
days; generally clear, with occasional clouds, for 151 days. Precipita
tion: Rainy season from April to October; heavy rains from June to
September. The rains generally occur in the afternoon and during
the night.
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TUXPAM
Vera Cruz
TUXPAM AIRPORT
(Lat. 20°57'00" N., Long. 97°22'30" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately }i mile east of the town. Altitude: 26 feet.
Dimensions: Landing strip, E./W., 1,968 by 328 feet. Surface: Level
sod. Drainage: Natural. Marking: Wind cone. Lighting: None. Ob
structions: Radio towers and office to south.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; limited repairs. Communications: Radio sta
tion, call letters XA1; telegraph in town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Variable in summer; north in winter. Heaviest
gales: North. Fog: Average two days per month dissipated by 0800.
Precipitation: Greatest June to October; very heavy during
September; least December to April.
Nearest public-health station: Tuxpam.
Prominent landmarks: Tuxpam River.
Remarks: Operated by Compania Mexicana de Aviacion. Shores of the
Tuxpam River are near sea level and offer no lee for seaplanes; anchorage
usually satisfactory inside the river entrance.
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VERA CRUZ
Vera Cruz
SNYDER FIELD
(Lat. 19°12'N., Long. 96°09'W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: At Tejeria about 10 miles southwest of Vera Cruz; south of the
railroad station at Tejeria. Altitude: 105 feet. Dimensions: Size,
3,281 by 3,281 feet. Runways, NE./SW., 3,700 by 300 feet; E./W., 2,600
by 300 feet; NW./SE., 3,200 by 300 feet. Surface: Gravel with slight
slope. Drainage: Natural; soft in places during the rainy season. Mark
ing: White circle with north arrow; white circles with arms at intersection
of runways; name TEJERIA CM. A. on roof of hangar; white markers
outline runways, wind cone on hangar. Lighting: None. Obstructions:
Buildings in northeast corner; high ground with trees to south; high-
tension line to northwest.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil in drums; repairs; hangar 120 by 120 by 22 feet,
lean-to 120 by 20 feet; weather map and display board. Communica
tions: Radio station, call letters XA15; telephone; transportation to city
via automobile or railroad.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meteorological information:
Prevailing winds: Southeasterly in summer; northerly in winter.
Heaviest gales: Occasional northers up to 60 miles per hour. Fog:
Usually occurs before 0700. Precipitation: Average annual, 118.7
inches; greatest from June to October; least from December to April.
Nearest public-health station: Vera Cruz.
Nearest weather bureau station: Snyder Field.
Nearest storm- warning display: Vera Cruz.
Nearest upper-air observer: Snyder Field.
Location of customhouse: Vera Cruz.
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VERA CRUZ
Vera Cruz
SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE
(Lat. 19°12'15" N., Long. 96°08'05" W.)

DESCRIPTION
Class: II. Location: Inside breakwaters between Porfirio Diaz Mole and
Sanidad Wharf. Depth: 16 to 30 feet. Tidal range: 1.8 feet. Character
of bottom: Soft mud. Currents: Vary in force and direction with prevail
ing winds. Shelter : Good under ordinary weather conditions.
Location: Vera Cruz Harbor outside of breakwater. Area: Unlimited.
Shelter: None. Obstructions: Reefs.
FACILITIES
Mooring: None. Beach or ramp: North and south beaches can be used for
hauling out. Fuel arrangement: Specification fuel and oil at dock or via
small boats. General facilities: Ordinary general repairs. Communica
tion: Radio station, call letters XAA.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meteorological conditions : Same as for Snyder Field, Vera Cruz.
Nearest public-health station: Vera Cruz.
Nearest weather bureau station: Vera Cruz.
Nearest storm- warning display: Vera Cruz.
Nearest upper-air observer: Snyder Field, Vera Cruz.
Location of customhouse: Vera Cruz.
Prominent landmarks: Breakwaters.
Remarks: Vera Cruz Harbor is artificial and the anchorage limited.
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VILLAHERMOSA
Tabasco
VILLAHERMOSA AIRPORT (ROBERT FIERRO FIELD)
(Lat. 18°00' N., Long. 92°56' W.)

DESCRIPTION
Location: Approximately 1.5 miles west-northwest from the city. Altitude:
65 feet. Dimensions : Landing strips, N./S., 2,362 by 328 feet; E./W., 3,396
by 328 feet. Surface : Level sandy clay. Drainage: Natural. Marking:
White circle with direction arrow; north arrow on northeast edge of field;
name CM. A. VILLAHERMOSA on roof of station. Lighting: None.
Obstructions: Trees surrounding field.
FACILITIES
Specification fuel and oil; minor repairs; no hangars. Communications:
Radio station, call letters XA17. Telephone. Telegraph in city.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prevailing winds: Northeasterly in summer, north in winter. Heaviest
gales: Rare. Fog: Early morning ground fogs in spring. Precipita
tion: Average annual, 72 inches; greatest June to October.
Nearest public-health station: Villahermosa.
Nearest upper-air station: At airport.
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BRANCH HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICES
The branch hydrographic offices maintain a complete file of all
Aviation Charts, Pilot Charts, Airway Bulletins, Notices to Aviators,
Naval Air Pilots, and publications pertaining to navigation, published
by the United States Army, Navy, and Department of Commerce,
and a considerable amount of similar matter published by other
agencies.
Information regarding routes, airports, landing fields, supply and
repair facilities, aids and dangers to aviators is very complete and is
constantly being added to. The facilities of the branch hydrographic
offices and the assistance of their personnel are at the disposal of all
aviators and others interested, without charge of any kind. The
branch offices do not sell publications, but can furnish full informa
tion regarding prices, methods of procurement, and other details.
These offices are located as follows:
Boston Fourteenth floor, Customhouse.
New York Room 627, South Ferry Building, 6 State Street.
Philadelphia Main floor, the Bourse Building.
Baltimore Room 130, Customhouse.
Norfolk Room 16, Customhouse.
Savannah First floor, Customhouse.
New Orleans Room 215, Customhouse.
Galveston Room 301, Customhouse.
San Juan, P.R Federal Building.
San Pedro 111 West Seventh Street.
San Francisco Merchants' Exchange.
Portland, Oreg Room 407, Customhouse.
Seattle Room 408, Lowman Building.
Honolulu. Old Naval Station, Ala Moana Road.
Detroit 7600 East Jefferson Avenue.
(Also Headquarters, Lakes Division, Branch Hydrographic Offices.)
Duluth 321 Federal Building.
Sault Ste. Marie Room 10, Federal Building.
Chicago Room 481, Post Office Building.
Cleveland Room 408, Federal Building.
Buffalo Room 345, Post Office Building.
These offices are supplied with information and publications per

taining to air navigation, and aviators and others interested are
cordially invited to visit them and consult freely the officers in charge
during the office hours, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Saturday, when
the offices close at 1 p.m.
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GULF OF MEXICO
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CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS
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INDEX
A P»ee N Fan
Acapulco 11 Nuevo Laredo 55
Alvaro Obregon 13
C P
Campeche 15 Payo Obispo 57
Carmen : Puerto Mexico 59
Carmen Airport 17 Puerto Morelos 61
Seaplane anchorage 19
Cerralvo 21 Q
Cozumel Island 23 Queretaro 63
E
Ensenada 25 S
Espiritu Santo Bay 27 Sabinas Hidalgo 65
Saltillo , 67
G San Geronimo 69
Guaymas 29 San Luis de la Paz 71
M San Luis Potosi 73
Magdalena Bay 31
Manzanillo 33 T
Mariscal 35 Tampico :
Matehuala 37 Tampico Airport 75
Mazatlan 39 Seaplane anchorage 77
Merida 41 Tapachula 79
Mexico City: Toluca 81
Valbuena Airport 43 Tuxpam 83
Central Airport 45
Minatitlan : V
Minatitlan Airport 47 Vera Cruz:
Seaplane anchorage 49 Snyder Field 85
Monterrey 61 Seaplane anchorage 87
Mugeres (Mujeres) Island 53 Villahermosa 89
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NAVAL AIR PILOT

NAVAL AIR PILOT

CORRECTED TO MAY 1, 1933

ISSUED BY THE HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE UNDER THE

For sale by the Hydrographic Office, Washington, D. C. Price 60 cents

This publication is corrected from information re

GENERAL FEATURES OF MEXICO

The Republic of Mexico has an extensive seaboard, both on the

The mountain ranges consist of two marginal chains known as the

The rivers of the Pacific coast have no navigable channels worth

Carmen (XA18) San Geronimo (XA21)

Acapulco (XAK) Mujeres Island (XAS)

PROCEDURE GOVERNING OBTAINING OF PERMISSION TO FLY

Requests for permission to make flights in foreign countries should

Before permissions can be obtained the following information,

The amount of time required to obtain replies to requests for

The following conditions govern nights over Mexico of American

PERTINENT EXTRACTS FROM THE REGULATIONS

In order to fly, land, or alight on the water within the boundaries

The secretary of communications, in accordance with the military,

AIRCRAFT DISTRESS SIGNALS

When any aircraft is in distress and requires assistance, the follow

STORM AND WIND SIGNALS

Two red lights, vertical, are hoisted to indicate that navigation

Class I. Seaplane base with ramp, beach and handling facilities..

Class III. Protected anchorage with limited facilities -H

Landmark light beacon V.

Airport light beacon -Jy-

Night lighting facilities i p

Radio station with call letters Rg (XAE)0

Prominent transmission line -f—-T—-T-—-T-

Obstruction (Numerals indicate height above ground in feet) . A

Prominent Peak (Numerals indicate height above ground in feet) 862;l,'jjV

Cities underlined have name painted on prominent roof MANZAnili-O

Oil well towers . ca

Main highway _____..

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(Lat. 16°50'50" N., Long. 99°55'42" W.)

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(Lat. 18°35' N., Long. 92°39' W.)

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(Lat. 19°50'30" N., Long. 90°33'00" W.)

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(Lat. 18°39'03" N., Long. 91°49'50" W.)

CARMEN AIRPORT (EMILIO CARRANZA FIELD)

(Lat. 18°38'N., Long. 91°50' W.)

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(Lat. 26°05' N, Long. 99°36' W.)

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CEIGA LAGOON—SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE

(Lat. 20°33' N., Long. 86°52' W.)

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(Lat. 31°51'45" N., Long. 116°38'00" W.)

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OWEN ISLAND—SEAPLANE ANCHORAGE

(Lat. 19°20'30" N., Long. 87°31'00" W.)

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(Lat. 27°55' N., Long. 110°55' W.)

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(Lat. 24°38'18" N., Long. 112°08'46" W.)