List of Airports in Mexico

As of 2024, there are 101 airports throughout the country of Mexico according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Mexico are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically.

List of All Airports in Mexico

#	Airport	Abbreviation	Location	Size
1	Abreojos Airport	AJS	Abreojos	Small
2	Aeropuerto Del Norte Airport	NTR	Monterrey	Small
3	Aguascalients Airport	AGU	Aguascalientes	Medium
4	Alamos Airport	XAL	Alamos	Small
5	Apatzingan Airport	AZG	Apatzingan	Small
6	Atizapan Airport	AZP	Mexico City	Small
7	Bahia Angeles Airport	BHL	Bahia Angeles	Small
8	Campeche International Airport	CPE	Campeche	Small
9	Cananea Airport	CNA	Cananea	Small
10	Cancun International Airport	CUN	Cancun	Large
11	Capitan Carlos Perez Airport	VSA	Villahermosa	Small
12	Chetumal Airport	CTM	Chetumal	Small
13	Chichen Itza Airport	CZA	Chichen Itza	Small
14	Ciudad Acuna International Airport	ACN	Ciudad Acuna	Small
15	Ciudad Constitucion Airport	CUA	Ciudad Constitucion	Small
16	Ciudad Del Carmen Airport	CME	Ciudad Del Carmen	Small
17	Ciudad Mante Airport	MMC	Ciudad Mante	Small
18	Ciudad Obregon Airport	CEN	Ciudad Obregon	Small
19	Ciudad Victoria Airport	CVM	Ciudad Victoria	Small
20	Colima Airport	CLQ	Colima	Small
21	Copalar Airport	CJT	Comitan	Small
22	Cozumel Airport	CZM	Cozumel	Medium
23	Cuernavaca Airport	CVJ	Cuernavaca	Small
24	Del Bajio Airport	BJX	Leon/Guanajuato	Medium
25	Ensenada Airport	ESE	Ensenada	Small
26	Federal Airport	LMM	Los Mochis	Small
27	Federal de Bachigualato International Airport	CUL	Culiacan	Small
28	Francisco P. V. y R. Airport	LOM	Lagos de Moreno	Small
29	G. Alvarez International Airport	ACA	Acapulco	Medium
30	Gen F Javier Mina Airport	TAM	Tampico	Small
31	Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport	CUU	Chihuahua	Medium
32	Gen Jose M Yanez Airport	GYM	Guaymas	Small
33	Gen Lucio Blanco Airport	REX	Reynosa	Small
34	Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport	MTY	Monterrey	Medium
35	Gen Pesqueira Garcia Airport	HMO	Hermosillo	Small
36	Gen Rafael Buelna Airport	MZT	Mazatlan	Small
37	Guadalupe Victoria Airport	DGO	Durango	Small
38	Guerrero Negro Airport	GUB	Guerrero Negro	Small
39	Huatulco Airport	HUX	Huatulco	Small
40	Huejotsingo Airport	PBC	Puebla	Small
41	Internacional Airport	ZIH	Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo	Medium
42	International Abraham Gonzalez Airport	CJS	Ciudad Juarez	Small
43	International Quetzalcoatl Airport	NLD	Nuevo Laredo	Small
44	Isla Mujeres Airport	ISJ	Isla Mujeres	Small
45	Ixtepec Airport	IZT	Ixtepec	Small
46	Jalapa Airport	JAL	Jalapa	Small
47	Juarez International Airport	MEX	Mexico City	Large
48	La Calera Airport	ZCL	Zacatecas	Small
49	Las Bajadas Airport	VER	Veracruz	Small
50	Lazaro Cardenas Airport	LZC	Lazaro Cardenas	Small
51	Leon Airport	LAP	La Paz	Small
52	Llano San Juan Airport	TGZ	Tuxtla Gutierrez	Small
53	Loreto Airport	LTO	Loreto	Small
54	Los Cabos Airport	SJD	San Jose Cabo	Medium
55	Manzanillo Airport	ZLO	Manzanillo	Small
56	Matamoros Airport	MAM	Matamoros	Small
57	Mexicali Airport	MXL	Mexicali	Small
58	Miguel Hidal Airport	GDL	Guadalajara	Medium
59	Minatitlan Airport	MTT	Minatitlan	Small
60	Monclova Airport	LOV	Monclova	Small
61	Morelia Airport	MLM	Morelia	Small
62	Mulege Airport	MUG	Mulege	Small
63	Nogales Airport	NOG	Nogales	Small
64	Nueva Casas Grandes Airport	NCG	Nueva Casas Grandes	Small
65	Ordaz Airport	PVR	Puerto Vallarta	Medium
66	Palenque Airport	PQM	Palenque	Small
67	Piedras Negras Airport	PDS	Piedras Negras	Small
68	Pinotepa Nacional Airport	PNO	Pinotepa Nacional	Small
69	Playa del Carmen Airport	PCM	Playa del Carmen	Small
70	Pochutla Airport	PUH	Pochutla	Small
71	Puerto Escondido Airport	PXM	Puerto Escondido	Small
72	Puerto Juarez Airport	PJZ	Puerto Juarez	Small
73	Puerto Penasco Airport	PPE	Puerto Penasco	Small
74	Punta Chivato Airport	PCV	Punta Chivato	Small
75	Punta Colorada Airport	PCO	Punta Colorada	Small
76	Queretaro Airport	QRO	Queretaro	Small
77	Rejon Airport	MID	Merida	Small
78	Rodriguez Airport	TIJ	Tijuana	Small
79	Salina Cruz Airport	SCX	Salina Cruz	Small
80	Saltillo Airport	SLW	Saltillo	Small
81	San Cristobal Airport	SZT	S.Cristobal deL Casas	Small
82	San Felipe Airport	SFH	San Felipe	Small
83	San Ignacio Airport	SGM	San Ignacio	Small
84	San Luis Potosi Airport	SLP	San Luis Potosi	Medium
85	San Luis Rio Colorado Airport	UAC	San Luis Rio Colorado	Small
86	San Quintin Airport	SNQ	San Quintin	Small
87	Santa Lucia Airport	NLU	Mexico City	Small
88	Santa Rosalia Airport	SRL	Santa Rosalia	Small
89	Tajin Airport	PAZ	Poza Rica	Small
90	Tamuin Airport	TSL	Tamuin	Small
91	Tapachula International Airport	TAP	Tapachula	Small
92	Tehuacan Airport	TCN	Tehuacan	Small
93	Tepic Airport	TPQ	Tepic	Small
94	Tizimin Airport	TZM	Tizimin	Small
95	Toluca Airport	TLC	Toluca	Small
96	Torreon Airport	TRC	Torreon	Medium
97	Tulum Airport	TUY	Tulum	Small
98	Uruapan Airport	UPN	Uruapan	Small
99	Villa Constitucion Airport	VIB	Villa Constitucion	Small
100	Xoxocotlan Airport	OAX	Oaxaca	Small
101	Zamora Airport	ZMM	Zamora	Small

Major Airports in Mexico

1. Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

Airport Code

• MEX

Time Zone

• Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6:00
• Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5:00 (During daylight saving time)

Address

• Blvd. Puerto Aéreo 5000, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, Mexico

Nearby Cities

• Mexico City (3 miles)
• Tlalpan (8 miles)
• Coyoacán (7 miles)

Major Airlines Served

• Aeroméxico
• Interjet
• Volaris
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• United Airlines

Annual Passenger Traffic

• Approximately 50 million passengers (2023)

Airport Location and History

Mexico City International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez or MEX) is located in the heart of Mexico City, just a few miles from the city center. Opened in 1939, it is one of the oldest airports in Latin America and remains the busiest in Mexico. It serves as a major hub for both domestic and international flights, connecting Mexico to key global destinations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

The airport has undergone numerous expansions and upgrades over the years to meet the growing demand for air travel in the country. MEX is not only a significant international gateway but also a key transit point for travelers within Latin America, especially for connections between North and South America. As the base of operations for Mexico’s flagship carrier, Aeroméxico, it handles a large volume of international and regional traffic.

The airport’s proximity to Mexico City’s cultural, financial, and political centers makes it essential for both business and tourism. As the city continues to grow and develop, the airport remains crucial for economic activity and serves as an important infrastructure piece in Mexico’s transportation network.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Mexico City International Airport has two main terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) and two parallel runways:

• Runway 05L/23R: 3,900 meters (12,795 feet)
• Runway 05R/23L: 3,400 meters (11,155 feet)

Both runways are capable of handling wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A380. The airport’s infrastructure is extensive, with modern amenities including duty-free shopping, restaurants, lounges, and business centers. It also has a full range of services for passengers, including baggage handling, customs, and immigration facilities. Transportation options are plentiful, with a metro station directly connected to the airport, taxis, buses, and car rentals available for passengers. The airport is well-equipped to handle both the volume of passengers and the needs of the various airlines it serves.

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2. Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Airport Code

• CUN

Time Zone

• Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC -5:00
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC -4:00 (During daylight saving time)

Address

• Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Nearby Cities

• Cancun (6 miles)
• Playa del Carmen (40 miles)
• Tulum (80 miles)

Major Airlines Served

• AeroMéxico
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• Spirit Airlines
• Sun Country Airlines

Annual Passenger Traffic

• Approximately 25 million passengers (2023)

Airport Location and History

Cancun International Airport (CUN) is located in the popular tourist destination of Cancun, Quintana Roo, in southeastern Mexico. The airport opened in 1974 to cater to the booming tourism industry in the region, particularly for travelers visiting Cancun’s resorts and beaches. Over the years, Cancun has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, and the airport has grown to become one of the busiest in Latin America.

Cancun International Airport has become a major gateway for international visitors, particularly from the United States, Canada, and Europe. The airport serves both leisure and business travelers, with a strong emphasis on tourism-related flights. It is also a key hub for connections to other Mexican cities and Caribbean islands. Cancun’s vibrant tourism industry has driven the airport’s growth, and it continues to expand to meet the increasing demand for flights and services.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Cancun International Airport has three terminals:

• Terminal 1: For regional flights
• Terminal 2: Primarily for international flights
• Terminal 3: Dedicated to international flights, including those from Europe

The airport has two runways:

• Runway 12/30: 3,200 meters (10,499 feet)
• Runway 09/27: 2,500 meters (8,202 feet)

Both runways are capable of handling large wide-body aircraft, such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A380. Cancun International Airport has modern amenities and services, including baggage handling, customs, duty-free shopping, lounges, and restaurants. It also provides a wide range of ground transportation options, including taxis, buses, shuttles, and car rental services, all easily accessible for tourists heading to the city’s famous resorts and beaches.

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3. Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)

Airport Code

• GDL

Time Zone

• Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6:00
• Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5:00 (During daylight saving time)

Address

• Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Nearby Cities

• Guadalajara (10 miles)
• Zapopan (8 miles)
• Tlaquepaque (12 miles)

Major Airlines Served

• AeroMéxico
• Volaris
• Interjet
• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Annual Passenger Traffic

• Approximately 14 million passengers (2023)

Airport Location and History

Guadalajara International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla or GDL) is located about 10 miles south of Guadalajara, in Jalisco, Mexico’s second-largest city. The airport is named after Don Miguel Hidalgo, a leader in the Mexican War of Independence, and has been in operation since the early 1960s. It serves as the primary air transport hub for the state of Jalisco and is one of the busiest airports in Mexico.

GDL is an important airport for both domestic and international flights, serving as a key hub for flights within Mexico and to major destinations in the U.S., Central America, and other parts of the world. Guadalajara’s growing economy, particularly in sectors like technology and manufacturing, has helped drive the growth of the airport. The city is also an important cultural and tourism center, further contributing to the airport’s significance.

The airport has undergone several expansions to keep pace with growing passenger traffic. In recent years, it has continued to modernize its infrastructure to handle increased demand and improve the overall travel experience for passengers.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Guadalajara International Airport has two terminals:

• Terminal 1: Primarily for domestic flights
• Terminal 2: For international flights

The airport has two runways:

• Runway 10/28: 3,200 meters (10,499 feet)
• Runway 08/26: 2,500 meters (8,202 feet)

Both runways are capable of handling wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A330. The airport’s terminal buildings are well-equipped, featuring modern amenities such as duty-free shops, restaurants, lounges, baggage handling, and VIP services. Ground transportation options include taxis, buses, and car rental services, providing access to Guadalajara and surrounding areas.

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4. Monterrey International Airport (MTY)

Airport Code

• MTY

Time Zone

• Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6:00
• Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5:00 (During daylight saving time)

Address

• Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico

Nearby Cities

• Monterrey (16 miles)
• San Nicolás (9 miles)
• Guadalupe (8 miles)

Major Airlines Served

• AeroMéxico
• Volaris
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines

Annual Passenger Traffic

• Approximately 5 million passengers (2023)

Airport Location and History

Monterrey International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional General Mariano Escobedo or MTY) is located in the municipality of Apodaca, near Monterrey, the capital city of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. The airport is named after General Mariano Escobedo, a prominent figure in Mexican history. Monterrey International Airport is one of the busiest airports in northern Mexico, serving both domestic and international flights.

The airport opened in the 1970s and has undergone multiple expansions to meet the growing demand for air travel in the region. Monterrey is an important industrial and commercial center in Mexico, and the airport plays a key role in connecting the city to other major cities in Mexico, the U.S., and Latin America. The airport supports a wide variety of passengers, including business travelers, tourists, and locals visiting family members.

Monterrey International Airport also serves as a hub for regional flights, particularly to and from the southern U.S. and other major Mexican cities. The airport continues to expand its infrastructure to meet the needs of the region’s dynamic economy.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Monterrey International Airport has two terminals:

• Terminal A: Primarily for international flights
• Terminal B: For domestic flights

The airport has two runways:

• Runway 10/28: 3,200 meters (10,499 feet)
• Runway 03/21: 2,400 meters (7,874 feet)

The airport is capable of handling wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 777 and Airbus A330. Its terminals are equipped with a variety of amenities, including restaurants, duty-free shops, VIP lounges, and baggage handling services. The airport also provides ground transportation options, including taxis, shuttles, and car rental services, ensuring convenient access to the city of Monterrey and nearby destinations.

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5. Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

Airport Code

• SJD

Time Zone

• Pacific Standard Time (PST) UTC -8:00
• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) UTC -7:00 (During daylight saving time)

Address

• San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Nearby Cities

• San José del Cabo (6 miles)
• Cabo San Lucas (20 miles)
• La Paz (90 miles)

Major Airlines Served

• AeroMéxico
• Delta Air Lines
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Annual Passenger Traffic

• Approximately 4 million passengers (2023)

Airport Location and History

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) serves the popular tourist destination of Los Cabos, located in Baja California Sur at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula. The airport is strategically located to serve both San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, two of the most visited cities in Mexico. It opened in the 1980s to accommodate the growing demand from tourists visiting the region for its beaches, resorts, and recreational activities.

Los Cabos has become one of the most important international tourist destinations in Mexico, particularly for U.S. and Canadian visitors. The airport serves as the primary entry point for tourists, and it has expanded its infrastructure over the years to support increasing passenger traffic. Los Cabos International Airport is vital to the region’s economy, particularly due to its role in the tourism sector.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Los Cabos International Airport has three terminals:

• Terminal 1: For international flights
• Terminal 2: For domestic flights
• Terminal 3: Recently opened for more international flights

The airport has two runways:

• Runway 16/34: 3,200 meters (10,499 feet)
• Runway 04/22: 2,500 meters (8,202 feet)

Both runways can accommodate wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A380. The terminals offer a range of services, including duty-free shops, restaurants, lounges, baggage handling, and currency exchange. Ground transportation includes taxis, private shuttles, and car rental services, providing easy access to the major tourist areas of Los Cabos. The airport plays a key role in connecting the region to international markets and is essential for the thriving tourism industry.