Before you get into your rental car and drive off into the sunset, we can help you with a few facts about Mexicali, Baja California Norte Airport (MXL-General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl.).Mexicali, Baja California Norte Airport (MXL-General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl.) is about 9 miles to the east from downtown Mexicali.