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Tapachula International Airport

IATA TAPICAO MMTP🇲🇽 Tapachula
Coordinates
14.7945°N, 92.3699°W
Elevation
97 ft (30 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MX-CHP
Time zone
Mexico City(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:47

About 12h 27m 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 Tapachula International Airport

Tapachula International Airport

Tapachula International Airport 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 2024, it served 614,936 passengers, and 519,105 passengers in 2025.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
05 / 236,562 ft / 2,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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: SW (from about 225°), on 21% of observations, averaging 8 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan99%1,390 ft
Feb98%1,501 ft
Mar95%1,729 ft
Apr92%1,852 ft
May84%1,832 ft
Jun82%1,582 ft
Jul91%1,627 ft
Aug87%1,545 ft
Sep88%1,530 ft
Oct85%1,562 ft
Nov94%1,550 ft
Dec98%1,451 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,3901,852 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tapachula International Airport?

The ICAO code for Tapachula International Airport is MMTP, and its IATA code is TAP.

Where is Tapachula International Airport located?

Tapachula International Airport is medium airport located in Tapachula, Mexico, at an elevation of 97 ft (30 m).

How many runways does Tapachula International Airport have?

Tapachula International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,562 ft / 2,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Tapachula International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Tapachula International Airport include AeroMéxico (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Tapachula International Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Tapachula International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Tapachula International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tapachula International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tapachula International Airport is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tapachula International Airport?

The nearest airport to Tapachula International Airport is Los Torres Airport (MX-2232), about 2.3 nm to the se, followed by Aeródromo La Base and Algodonera de Tapachula Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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