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Xoxocotlán International Airport

IATA OAXICAO MMOX🇲🇽 Oaxaca
Coordinates
16.9988°N, 96.7261°W
Elevation
4,989 ft (1,521 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MX-OAX
Time zone
Mexico City(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:06

About 12h 30m 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 Xoxocotlán International Airport

Xoxocotlán International Airport

Oaxaca International Airport (IATA: OAX, ICAO: MMOX) (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Oaxaca), officially Xoxocotlán International Airport, is an international airport located in the municipality of Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, a southern suburb of Oaxaca City, Oaxaca. It handles national and international air traffic for the Metropolitan Area of Oaxaca and a significant portion of the State of Oaxaca. The airport is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) and derives its name from the Nahuatl word "xocotl," meaning "sour or sweet and sour fruit."

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

MMOX

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 198,038 ft / 2,450 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPOAXACA APP121.100 MHz
TWROAXACA TWR118.300 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
6 am - 10 pm
Contact
Services
Car hireParkingLoungeTransfers

Oaxaca Airport is approximately 8.4 miles from the city center.

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

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

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: N (from about 0°), on 17% of observations, averaging 6 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan93%6,431 ft
Feb94%6,661 ft
Mar92%6,943 ft
Apr82%7,034 ft
May72%7,005 ft
Jun72%6,693 ft
Jul80%6,668 ft
Aug71%6,619 ft
Sep73%6,624 ft
Oct77%6,567 ft
Nov87%6,562 ft
Dec92%6,423 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~6,4237,034 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Xoxocotlán International Airport?

The ICAO code for Xoxocotlán International Airport is MMOX, and its IATA code is OAX.

Where is Xoxocotlán International Airport located?

Xoxocotlán International Airport is large airport located in Oaxaca, Mexico, at an elevation of 4,989 ft (1,521 m).

How many runways does Xoxocotlán International Airport have?

Xoxocotlán International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,038 ft / 2,450 m.

Which airlines fly to Xoxocotlán International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Xoxocotlán International Airport include AeroMéxico, Birmingham European, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), United Airlines, Volaris (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Xoxocotlán International Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Xoxocotlán International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Xoxocotlán International Airport in?

Xoxocotlán International Airport is in the America/Mexico City time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Xoxocotlán International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Xoxocotlán International Airport is approximately 3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Xoxocotlán International Airport?

The nearest airport to Xoxocotlán International Airport is San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport (MX-0632), about 46.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Barranca Honda Airport and San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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