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General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport

IATA CUUICAO MMCU🇲🇽 Chihuahua
Coordinates
28.7026°N, 105.9638°W
Elevation
4,462 ft (1,360 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MX-CHH
Time zone
Chihuahua(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
6.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
19:30
Civil dusk
19:54

About 12h 49m 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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport

Chihuahua International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Chihuahua); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Roberto Fierro Villalobos (General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport) (IATA: CUU, ICAO: MMCU) is an international airport located in Chihuahua, Mexico. It handles both national and international air traffic for the city of Chihuahua and is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte. The airport was named after Roberto Fierro Villalobos, an aviator pilot of the Mexican Air Force known for his role during the Mexican Revolution. In addition to serving national and international passengers, Chihuahua Airport accommodates military facilities for the Mexican Army and supports logistics and cargo airlines. It also facilitates various tourism, flight training, and general aviation activities.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18L / 36R8,530 ft / 2,600 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
18R / 36L7,885 ft / 2,403 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen
05 / 233,609 ft / 1,100 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPCHIHUAHUA APP121.000 MHz
ATISATIS127.900 MHz
TWRCHIHUAHUA TWR118.400 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (10)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 14% of observations, averaging 9 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan96%4,905 ft
Feb96%5,433 ft
Mar95%5,950 ft
Apr95%6,510 ft
May94%7,007 ft
Jun88%7,235 ft
Jul83%6,895 ft
Aug85%6,841 ft
Sep82%6,497 ft
Oct90%6,175 ft
Nov93%5,443 ft
Dec95%5,067 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~4,9057,235 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Torre Lumina427 ft5,184 ft
Torre Sphera344 ft4,836 ft
Torre Santa Fe295 ft4,862 ft
Torre Cenit262 ft5,105 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport?

The ICAO code for General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport is MMCU, and its IATA code is CUU.

Where is General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport located?

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport is large airport located in Chihuahua, Mexico, at an elevation of 4,462 ft (1,360 m).

How many runways does General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport have?

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 8,530 ft / 2,600 m.

Which airlines fly to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport?

Airlines historically serving General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport include AeroMéxico, American Airlines, Birmingham European, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), US Airways, United Airlines, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport?

Historical data lists 10 nonstop destinations from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport in?

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport is in the America/Chihuahua time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport is approximately 6.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport?

The nearest airport to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport is Santa Ema Airport (MX-0698), about 2 nm to the nw, followed by C.P.A. Rodolfo Amparan Rosales Airport and Rancho Santa Ana Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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