Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK).
History
El Centro is a city in and the county seat of Imperial County, California, United States. El Centro is the most populous city in the Imperial Valley, the east anchor of the Southern California Border Region, and the core urban area and principal city of the El Centro metropolitan area which encompasses all of Imperial County. El Centro is also the most populous U.S. city to lie entirely below sea level. The city, located in southeastern California, is 113 miles (182 km) from San Diego and less than 20 miles (32 km) from the Mexican city of Mexicali.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (737, ERJ) · 2 routes: Hermosillo*, Mexico City
- Volaris Y4 (A320) · 2 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IPL has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Burbank, San Diego).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for El Centro, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.