Tapachula International Airport
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Tapachula International Airport (Template:Langx) (Template:Comma separated entries) is an international airport located in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, near the Mexico–Guatemala border. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Tapachula and the Soconusco region, facilitating multiple domestic destinations, flight training, and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR), it holds the distinction of being the southernmost airport in Mexico. In 2023, it served 553,744 passengers, and this number increased to 614,936 passengers in 2024.[1]
Facilities
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The terminal spans Script error: No such module "convert". within a two-level structure. The lower level houses essential services such as the check-in area, an arrivals hall with a baggage claim area, immigration and customs facilities, car rental services, taxi stands, and snack bars. Upstairs, the upper floor features a security checkpoint and the departures concourse, offering a commercial area, bars, a VIP lounge, and four gates—two of which are equipped with jet bridges. Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include hangars and designated spaces for general aviation.
Tapachula Airport also hosts the Tapachula Naval Air Base, situated near the threshold of runway 23. This base comprises an apron spanning Script error: No such module "convert"., 1 heliport, and 3 hangars. Operating from this base are the 4th Naval Patrol Air Squadron with Mil Mi-17 aircraft and the 4th Naval Air Mobility, Observation, and Transport Squadron with Maule MX-7 and Lancair ES aircraft.
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
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Statistics
Passengers
Busiest routes
| Rank | City | Passengers | Ranking | Airline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Template:Country data Mexico City, Mexico City | 202,411 | Steady | Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris |
| 2 | File:Flag of Baja California.svg Baja California, Tijuana | 43,484 | Steady | Volaris |
| 3 | File:Flag of Jalisco.svg Jalisco, Guadalajara | 31,148 | Steady | Volaris |
| 4 | File:Flag of Nuevo Leon.svg Nuevo León, Monterrey | 16,333 | Steady | Viva Aerobus, Volaris |
See also
- List of the busiest airports in Mexico
- List of airports in Mexico
- List of airports by ICAO code: M
- List of busiest airports in North America
- List of the busiest airports in Latin America
- Transportation in Mexico
- Tourism in Mexico
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste
- Mexican Naval Aviation
References
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External links
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- Official website
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste ASUR
- Tapachula Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for MMTP at SkyVector
- Current weather for MMTP at NOAA/NWS
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