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Cancún International Airport

IATA CUNICAO MMUN🇲🇽 Cancún
Coordinates
21.0408°N, 86.8735°W
Elevation
22 ft (7 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MX-ROO
Time zone
Cancun(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
19:33
Civil dusk
19:58

About 13h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport is an international airport serving Cancún, the most populous city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is Mexico's second busiest airport and the busiest in the country and Latin America for international passengers. Located in the Cancún Metropolitan Area in Quintana Roo, it serves as the primary gateway to the Mexican Caribbean, Riviera Maya, and Yucatán Peninsula, offering flights to over 100 cities across the Americas and Europe.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12R / 30L11,483 ft / 3,500 m197 ftAspLightedOpen
12L / 30R9,186 ft / 2,800 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.400 MHz
ARRARR120.400 MHz
ATISATIS127.700 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL122.100 MHz
DEPDEP119.800 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWR NorthTower North118.100 MHz
TWR STower South118.600 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Car RentalCustomsVIP LoungeMoney ExchangeHotel ReservationsToursTransportation

Cancun International Airport (CUN) operates over 500 flights daily and accommodates more than 29 million passengers annually.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (78)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-CANCUN-AREA-4Class DTMA2500 ft MSLFL195
TMA-CANCUN-AREA-2Class DTMA1500 ft MSLFL195
TMA-CANCUN-AREA-6Class DTMA5500 ft MSLFL195
TMA-CANCUN-AREA-5Class DTMA6500 ft MSLFL195
CTR-CANCUNClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
TMA-CANCUN-AREA-1Class DTMA900 ft MSLFL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Mexico airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle39 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cancún International Airport.

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🇲🇽 More airports in Mexico📘 Flying in Mexico: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cancún International Airport?

The ICAO code for Cancún International Airport is MMUN, and its IATA code is CUN.

Where is Cancún International Airport located?

Cancún International Airport is large airport located in Cancún, Mexico, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Cancún International Airport have?

Cancún International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,483 ft / 3,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Cancún International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Cancún International Airport include AeroMéxico, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, among 43 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Cancún International Airport?

Historical data lists 78 nonstop destinations from Cancún International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Cancún International Airport in?

Cancún International Airport is in the America/Cancun time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cancún International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cancún International Airport is approximately 2.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cancún International Airport?

The nearest airport to Cancún International Airport is Aeródromo Viento y Sol (MX-0233), about 4.4 nm to the nne, followed by Lorenzos Airstrip and Isla Mujeres National Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cancún International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.