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Small airport

Xicoténcatl Airport

ICAO MM56Local XIC🇲🇽 Xicoténcatl
Coordinates
22.9538°N, 98.9599°W
Elevation
377 ft (115 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MX-TAM
Time zone
Monterrey(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
19:24
Civil dusk
19:49

About 13h 23m 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 Xicoténcatl Airport

Xicoténcatl Airport

El Aeródromo de Xicoténcatl es un pequeño aeropuerto privado de uso público ubicado 4 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad de Xicoténcatl, Tamaulipas y es operado por la Compañía Azucarera del Río Guayalejo S.A. de C.V. Cuenta con una pista de aterrizaje de 1,270 metros de largo y 12 metros de ancho con gotas de viraje en ambas cabeceras, una plataforma de aviación de 2,500 metros cuadrados, 2 calles de rodaje y hangares. El aeródromo solo se utiliza con propósitos de aviación general.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 194,169 ft / 1,271 m50 ftAspUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Xicoténcatl Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Xicoténcatl Airport located?

Xicoténcatl Airport is small airport located in Xicoténcatl, Mexico, at an elevation of 377 ft (115 m).

How many runways does Xicoténcatl Airport have?

Xicoténcatl Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,169 ft / 1,271 m.

What time zone is Xicoténcatl Airport in?

Xicoténcatl Airport is in the America/Monterrey time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Xicoténcatl Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Xicoténcatl Airport is approximately 3.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Xicoténcatl Airport?

The nearest airport to Xicoténcatl Airport is Ciudad Mante Los Huastecas National Airport (MMC), about 13.3 nm to the ssw, followed by El Palmar Ranch Airstrip and Rancho Los Pinos Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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